RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 Stated in Effect:  I was traveling south on the Strewsbury River in Highlands Boro approximately 100 yards from J T White Shellfish Plant when I observed smoke coming from my engine compartment.  A fire erupted and spread to the deck and inside the cabin.  Good samaritans came to my aid and we extinguished the fire utilizing several fire extinguishers.  
  
  Investigation Revealed:  V1 was traveling south on the Strewsbury River in Highlands Boro approximately 100 yards from J T White shellfish Plant.  A fire erupted in the engine compartment caused by the ignition of gas fumes.  The fire then spread through out the vessel causing damage to the deck, engine compartment, cabin and electronics system.  The fire was extinguished by the operator with the assistance of several good samaritans.  The vessel was taken to Captain's Cove Marina by the operator.  The structure of the vessel was not compromised and it was determined that the vessel was not leaking any fluids and thus not a pollution hazard.  No injuries sustained as a result of the incident.
  
  
  