BASED ON INFORMATION TO DATE:   The owner/operator and another individual were lighting fireworks off the swim platform of the boat. According to statements from the operator, a spark apparently went down one of the vents and ignited something in the engine compartment. The operator and the passenger smelled something burning and turned around to see the boat on fire. They had just enough time to jump into the water with PFDs on before the boat became fully engulfed in flames.There were no injuries though the operator did state that he had inhaled some smoke from the burning boat.
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