RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2018, 22’ Malibu 22mxz Open Motorboat w/1 Monsoon Sterndrive Engine – 360 HP
  Owner/Operator – Operator
  Occupant – Unknown – No Information Provided on BAR
  
  On 08/12/2021, at about 05:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River at RM 332, located near Pasco, WA in Franklin county. 
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel, operated by Operator, had just begun cruising at the above location.  He had been underway for approximately 1 minute when the vessel’s motor caught fire.  Operator told Officers that he got an alarm about 5 seconds before the smoke and fire occurred. 
  
  There was no apparent damage to the hull of the vessel.  There was extensive damage to the heat exchangers and some electrical components near the heat exchangers.  There was damage to the mounting brackets to the vessel as well.  
  
  The cause of the fire is unknown.  There was no fire extinguisher on board the vessel, so the fire was put out using water bottles.  A safety inspection was completed.  
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  Vessel Damage Reported at $5,000
  Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD
  Operator Has a Mandatory Boater Education Card