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  I responded to and investigated a pontoon boat fire in Stanton Creek Bay, Lake Powell. I gathered all the necessary details and facts to file a Boating Accident Report. 
  
  Initial contact and assist:
  
  At approximately 11:30 am  on Monday, September, 10, 2018 on Lake Powell, I responded to a report of a boat on fire in Stanton Creek Bay. I assisted the NPS, and arrived on scene after the NPS Fireboat and a NPS Patrol Vessel. The NPS stated there were no active flames or smoke by the time they had arrived. I made contacts with the individuals on board, who were also camping in STANTON CREEK. The operator and co-owner of the vessel, stated that they were about 150 yards from shore, heading out to go fishing for the day when the fire happened. The three individuals on board used their fire extinguisher to put out the flames, and also used buckets of lake water as well.  The other co-owner of the vessel, stated to me that they hadn't operated the vessel in about 2 years. 
  
  Investigation:
  
  NPS Ranger/Firefighter/Engineer stated to me the cause of the fire was the battery terminal. It appeared that there was a short on the main battery leads. The battery lead melted, causing sparks. There was no nut in place on one of the battery terminals. There was no flame extension, and the fire came out of the fuel line. The primary fire was in the engine compartment and the secondary fire was in the stern foam bench seat. There also was some rot on the fuel line. The throttle of the vessel was in reverse. The foam on the stern bench seat on the vessel was significantly burned. Investigation also determined they had current insurance on the vessel and current registration as well. The new 2018 registration sticker had not been placed on the vessel yet. 
  
  Conclusion: 
  
  See attached pictures of the vessel damage, and also witness statements as well. I cleared the scene and returned to the government docks at Bullfrog.
  