Investigation revealed: While docked, V#l 's engine compartment caught fire for unknown reason. The vessel was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Toms River Fire along with Silverton and Oceangate fire boats were able to extinguish the fire in a timely manner prior to our arrival. The fire began in the engine compartment and spread up through main salon and tower. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The damage was contained to the engine compartment, main salon and port side staircase leading to the bridge.

Ocean County Fire Marshall did respond and proved fire to not be suspicious.

No injuries were reported or observed on scene.

Vessel remained on scene.

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