RedactedNarrative: On the listed date and time, Game Wardens heard a call go out from the Columbia County Sheriffs Office Radio in reference to a vessel fire at the list location. Game Wardens responded to the incident location and found that the listed vessel was being extinguished by the Columbia County Fire Department. Game Wardens interviewed the victim/driver of the vessel. The victim stated that he launched his vessel and was idling over to the courtesy dock. The victim stated that for reason(s) unknown the vessel exploded. He stated that debris from the explosion struck him on the right side of his head causing a laceration. He then jumped into the water to swim away from the burning vessel.  He further stated that he has not had any recent work done to the vessel and could hear the blower motors working when the vessel was turned on. He did fill up the vessel at a local gas station on shore prior to launching. The victim stated that the vessel was worth approximately $11,000.00 and is a total loss. The victim received first aid from Gold Cross EMS at the scene. He was later transported to Med Now where he received 7 stitches.  The witness on scene stated that he was driving the vehicle that was towing the vessel. He stated that he backed the vessel down the boat ramp to launch. He further stated that the vessel started and pulled off the trailer. As he began to park the vehicle and trailer, he heard an explosion and saw the vessel on fire. Game Wardens investigation found that the vessel burned to the waterline. Game Wardens were unable to determine exact cause of the fire due to the extent of damage. The vessel remains were secured on scene to be cleaned up by the Corps of Engineers recommendation.  No further action was taken.