While heading northbound in the slow speed zone on the ICW, (S1) smells the strong odor of gas coming from inside the center console of (V1). (S1) opens the hatch on the port side of center console to investigate the origin of fumes. Upon opening the hatch (S1) receives an intense flash fire ignition causing him to fall backwards onto the deck of (V1). (S1) jumps into the water in an attempt to extinguish any signs of fire on his body. (S1) receives multiple burns to his arms, legs, and face. (S1) was transported to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue personnel for medical treatment and transported to Broward Health North for further evaluation.
Pompano Beach