RedactedNarrative: Operator and occupant were fishing on Barren River Lake in the Browns Ford area about 0900 cst on July the 2nd.  While fishing they noticed the front depth finder was going on and off and not working properly.  When Operator who was fishing from the back deck lifted the door to the battery and electrical system compartment flames came out of the compartment.  They were able to get close to shore and get out of the boat.  They attempted to call 911, but did not have cell service in this location.  A nearby fisherman saw the flames and smoke and came over to assist.  The individual was unknown and had to travel up the lake to also get cell service to call 911.  The Allen County Rescue Squad was dispatched and extinguished the flames from the boat and transported the individuals to the boat ramp.  The Army Corps of Engineers were also on scene and secured the boat so that it would not drift out into the channel or become a hazard.
  
  The Army Corps of Engineers contacted me at 1117 cst and advised me what had happened.  They stated that they would email me the information when they had received the contact information of the boat owner.  I received on July the 3rd the information for Operator.
  
  I was able to meet with Operator on the 6th of July to get the information needed to start the boating accident report.  He did not have the registration paperwork with him and he advised he would call me with that information.  On July the 9th I followed up by phone to get the Kentucky registration numbers from Operator.  He was going to get the numbers from the boat, but both numbers were burned to bad to identify.  The registration papers were in the boat and burned and not able to use.  I went too the Allen County Clerks Office and was able to get the print out of the registration on July the 11th for the report.