RedactedNarrative: Owner Stated:  He last was on the boat Sunday (6-4-2017) at around 3:00pm.  He hooked boat up to shore power, charging the batteries and powering a small refrigerator.  He stated that he does not know why the fire started because he left the boat the same as he always has in the past. 
  
          Investigation revealed:  On 06-06-2017 at 0500hrs.subject looked across the lagoon and noticed vessel #1 smoking and a flame ignite.  Subject immediately called 911 to report the fire.  Subject confirmed that no one was scene on vessel #1 when the fire started.  Subject's wife also stated that she was outside with her dogs at 0430hrs. and did not notice smoke or fire at that time.
  
          Vessel #1 was moored with it's bow facing the east at the dock.  The vessel was plugged into shore power from the residence to the vessel with the electrical power on.  No one was reported on the vessel or at the residence when the fire started.
  
          Waretown Fire Department Truck #1 responded to the call and secured the electrical power to the vessel and extinguished the fire.  The fire was contained to the aft portion of vessel #1.  Significant damage was discovered at the two 12 volt batteries, battery switches, and electrical inverter.  Smoke damage spread through the cabin.  The vessel remained whole and maintained its buoyancy. 
  
          Ocean County Fire Marshal Investigated and photographed vessel #1.  The Fire Marshal reported that the cause of the fire was electrical in nature and is completing Report #17-102 from his Department.
  
  NJSP Arson/Bomb unit were notified of preliminary findings and referred the fire investigation to Ocean County Fire Marshal.  During the course of my investigation nothing was revealed that was suspicious in nature and the fire is believed to be accidental.  No injuries were reported from incident.
  
  -Block 16 through 26: Vessel #1 was moored to a dock not operated.
  
  -Block 55: Tow Boat US Insurance under written by Geico.