RedactedNarrative: On 06-20-2016 the owner and witness were completing maintenance on this vessel (Open Motorboat) One of the batteries was weak and the owner & witness were attempting to jump start the battery. During this process a spark was created which ignited nearby gasoline fumes.  The owner attempted to throw the nearby gas can overboard but was unsuccessful in doing so. The fire spread quickly throughout the vessel  and both men were forced to jump overboard to prevent injury to themselves. 911 was called and the Alexander City Fire Department arrived on scene to extinguish the fire. It appears the vessel was a complete loss.