RedactedNarrative: At approximately 07:00 on 08/31/2019 a vessel caught fire and sank at the city docks in the area of Volunteer landing.  Owner advised that sometime around 06:30 subject advised him that she smelled smoke.  Owner proceeded to the engine compartment and upon opening the compartment realized it was engulfed in flames and smoke.  Owner attempted to put the flames out with a fire extinguisher with no luck and quickly made the decision for he and his passengers to evacuate to a safe distance.  The vessels owned by two others which were moored nearby also suffered damage due to flying embers and heat.  All damage documented in photos to be included in case file.