06/26/2023 (Monday)

Investigation revealed:  While docked, V1's lower salon caught fire for unknown reason.  The vessel was unoccupied at the time of the fire.  The fire burned out on its own without any need for a fire department response.  The fire began in the area of a couch that was located on the port side of the salon.  The cause of the fire is unknown.  The damage was contained to the salon. 

Ocean County Fire Marshall did not respond due to, "time frame, scene was considered compromised."

No injuries were reported or observed on scene.

Vessel remained on scene.
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