The operator stated that he had re-fueled at Real Island Marina a short time before the accident. He stated that the engine stopped and shortly after restarting the engine the boat caught on fire. The engine compartment flamed up and fire came out of the vents and the engine compartment cover. One passenger received slight burns to his right ear and was transported to Wetumpka Urgent Care by POV . The flames died down and the engine compartment was smoldering upon arrival. Real Island Fire Department was requested and the vessel was towed to the shoreline where the fire department washed down the engine compartment and used foam to extinguish the fire. The vessel had been  in the repair shop the week prior due to an apparent fuel leak.
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