Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - At The boat owner is an oyster farmer, who is well known in Squirrel Cove. He escaped from the fire in a canoe. Coast Guard Communications Advisor Michelle Imbeau said the‘Cape St James,’ one of two Coast Guard lifeboats stationed in Campbell River, was tasked to attend. It escorted the boat owner to the Squirrel Cove dock by 11 AM. Cortes Island emergency personal were quick to respond. Fire Chief Mac Diver was waiting on the dock. Overnight accommodation was found for the boat owner.Imbeau said, “The Campbell River Lifeboat crew are now monitoring the fire from a safe distance. They will remain on scene until the situation is under control and the fire is out. The Canadian Coast Guard does not fight vessel fires. Once the fire is out, the vessel will be assessed for next steps, up to and including salvage.”