RedactedNarrative: Witness #1 stated to the effect:  Between 8:20 and 8:30PM, the customer finished fueling at the fuel dock and came inside the Main Lake Market with three other occupants for some ice cream and food.  While still at the fuel dock, the boat caught fire.  A fire extinguisher was used to attempt to put out the fire.  No one was aboard.  
  
  The registered owner stated to the effect:  After we finished fueling the boat, we went inside the Main Lake Market.  We were told to move the boat because we were blocking the fuel pumps.  My husband attempted to start the boat so he can move it over, but it did not start.  The second time he tried to start it, the engine made an explosive noise and caught fire.  No one was hurt.  She advised that the vessel was running good prior to the fire.  
  
  Investigation Revealed:  Vessel #1 (V1) was legally docked facing East at the Main Lake Market fuel dock after taking on gasoline (Lake Hopatcong, Jefferson Township, Morris County).  V1 caught fire in the stern engine compartment, while one of the occupants attempted to start the motor to move it to an adjacent dock.  Possible ventilation defect/malfunction.  Jefferson Township Police Department arrived at the scene with JTFD Co. 2, and the Fire Department extinguished the fire.  V1 sustained fire damage to its stern engine compartment and motor.  No injuries were reported.  V1 was left at the Main Lake Market docks and removed on Wednesday, 07/27/2016 via trailer by the owner.  There was no property damage to the fuel docks at the Main Lake Market.  See JTPD Incident #20160017121.  There was nothing suspicious noted.  The undersigned spoke with Det. from Jefferson Township Police Department.
  