RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Stated:
  I started smelling smoke. I looked in the battery compartment and saw the battery electronics smoking. I
  put out the fire and paddled the boat to shore.
  
  Investigation Revealed:
  Operator #1 was operating Vessel #1 in the Shrewsbury River in Little Silver. For unknown reasons the
  electrical components in the battery compartment failed causing an electrical fire, damaging the
  electrical system. Operator #1 was able to extinguish the fire with the on board fire extinguisher and
  paddle the vessel to shore. The vessel was removed from the scene by Sea Tow. There were no injuries
  reported.