RedactedNarrative: This report is to document a single vessel boat accident in which the boat caught fire and sank. The vessel was occupied by 6 individuals, two of which were under the age of 13. The underage juveniles were wearing their personal floatation devices as required. The vessel had run out of fuel. Shortly after refueling the operator heard an explosion occur inside the engine compartment. He then noticed smoke, followed by flames. The operator along with the other male occupant tried to suppress the fire with two fire extinguishers, but were unsuccessful. All occupants were forced to exit the boat due to the fire. As a result from the fire the vessel sank. No injuries occurred during this accident.
  
  
  
  Further investigation into the cause of the fire will be conducted once the vessel is recovered.
  
  No determination was made as to the cause of the fire.  See attached field report number 2019-0-576-007B S1,S2, and S3.
  