This narrative is a summary from the narrative on NPS case number 09-1906. Subject 1 said that they started off by fueling the vessel at the gas station in Wahwep. Then they launched the vessel at the stateline ramp.  The boat's blower was on and the engine compartment opened.  Passengers on board the vessel smelled gas prior to the fire. Shortly after he launched, he heard an explosion in the engine compartment while the boat was floating near the courtesy dock. Subject 1 said that he attempted to deploy the fire extinguisher that was on the boat, but was unsuccessful due to the extinguisher not working.  He said that he next ordered all the passengers to evacuate the boat. There had been a total of 6 persons on board, all made it to shore safely.
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