RedactedNarrative: Vessel fire occurred after starting I/O gas engine. All persons aboard uninjured, vessel destroyed. 
  
  the fire had started in the engine compartment after attempting to start the engine. The operator of the vessel and four other family members were on the 25 foot Sea Ray bearing FL3171MB and preparing to leave Pace Picnic Island. After running the blower to ventilate the engine compartment for approximately 2 min,operator started the engine of the vessel without issue. While moving to the bow of the vessel to pull the anchor in, the engine stalled and he attempted to start the engine again. Upon starting the engine again, a fire in the engine compartment occurred, spreading to an onboard generator and igniting the gasoline in the fuel tank. All persons on board jumped into the water and were uninjured, however a family dog remained on board and died. An examination of the vessel while at 79th St. Boat Ramp revealed that a backfire flame control was affixed to the engine.