Operator stated that he had just left the no wake area. He stated that the boat had been running for several minutes. As they were traveling out to the open water the boat exploded causing injury to everyone on board. He stated that he believes fuel vapor in the hull is what caused the fire, due to him fueling the boat on the way to the lake. He stated that when the vessel exploded he and his family jumped into the water to escape the fire and was rescued by another vessel. The vessel was inspected by Gwinnett County Fire, and it was determined that the fire was accidental and most likely the result of fuel vapors igniting.
BUFORD