Officials said that a blower on Vessel #1 was not turned on and gas fumes leaked, causing a fire to ignite followed by an explosion.  Operator and owner who had been cruising Vessel #1 were on board when the fire started and were able to jump off Vessel #1 into the lake and were not hurt.  Owner called for help at local fire department who could not reach Vessel #1 since it drifted away and another fire department had to be alerted.  Firemen were on the job for about an hour.  There were no injuries.  Occupants of Vessel #1 wore PFDs. Vessel #1 was burned down and totaled.
Coldwater Township            