Watercraft #1 had just been fueled at the dock. The operator (who had just bought the boat that day) was going to back the boat away from the dock. When he started the boat, it exploded and caught fire. They tried to put out the fire with fire extinguishers, but had no luck. When authorities arrived, the boat was about 50 feet from shore and engulfed in flames. The operator and passengers were all on shore. County deputies assisted the local fire department with putting out the fire. There were no injuries, but the boat was a total loss. It is believed the gas fumes were not vented and may have caused the fire.
Faribault