V1 OPERATOR WAS LAUNCHING HIS BOAT AT ARLINGTON MARINA.  WHEN HE TRIED TO START THE MOTOR, THE BOAT BLEW UP AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.  HE STATED THAT HE DID TURN THE BLOWER ON PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE.  HE QUICKLY EXITED THE VESSEL AND WAS UNINJURED.  THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED IMMEDIATELY.  THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE DOCK OR BOAT RAMP.
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