RedactedNarrative: On 10/16/15 at approximately 11:30 am, subject was making repairs on his recently purchased vessel. Subject attempted to remove the fuel sending unit from the starboard fuel tank, which caused a spark. This spark ignited the fuel fumes from the gas tank, causing a burst of flames to strike Subject in the head, face, and hands. Subject went to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital and was transferred to Norfolk Sentara, where he was treated for second degree burns. Damage to the vessel was contained to the starboard fuel tank, which appears to be damaged beyond repair.