On 08/24/2010 at approximately 4:45 PM Officer was notified of a boat fire that occurred on Lake Cornelia and both occupants had been safely taken to shore.  Officer had learned that the boat had burned down to the water line and had then sank.  The owner of the boat stated that the fumes had accumulated in the engine compartment and that he didn't vent out the fumes.  When he started the engine a spark was created and ignited the fumes.
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