RedactedNarrative: 07/12/2015 (Sunday):
  
  Operator #1 stated to the effect, "We just put the boat in the water, and were loading it up.  I went to start it, turned the key, heard a loud pop, then the boat caught fire in the front area.  We tried to use the fire extinguisher, but we used the whole bottle and the fire got too big."
  
  Investigation Revealed:
  
  Operator #1 had launched Vessel #1 at the Branchport Park Boat Ramp, on the Branchport Creek, Long Branch City, Monmouth County.  Just prior to arrival at the boat ramp, it was learned that Operator #1 had just fueled Vessel #1 at a local gas station.  Due to the fact the fire was ignited in the area of the fuel tank compartment, it was determined there was a high level of gas vapors, and upon ignition, the spark caused a combustion, subsequently igniting a fire on Vessel #1.  The fire spread rapidly, fully engulfing the vessel.  Both occupants were able to exit the vessel, onto the bulkhead of the boat ramp.  Victim #1 sustained a minor laceration to his right forearm, and was rendered first aid by Long Branch E.M.S.  Long Branch City Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.  Operator #1 was able to trailer Vessel #1, and removed it form the scene.  There was no hazards materials in the waterway.  
  
  There is nothing suspicious in nature into this vessel accident.