Owner of Watercraft #1 was launching his watercraft at the boat launch. He backed the boat and trailer so both were in the water. He attempted to start the inboard motor, but was unsuccessful. He poured some gas into the carburetor and tried to start the engine again. When he turned the ignition, there was an explosion from the engine compartment and the boat started on fire. He called 911 and was told to get the boat off the trailer. He did so and let the boat drift into the lake. The boat, now fully engulfed in flames, drifted to the boat launching dock and came to rest against it. When the deputy arrived, he found the watercraft owner frantically dumping buckets of water on the boat and dock. The deputy unsuccessfully attempted to put the fire out with his extinguisher. The fire department arrived and put the fire out. The boat was considered a total loss. The boat launch dock received some burn damage, but still appeared structurally sound.
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