RedactedNarrative: On Tuesday, July 19th, 2022, a 20 foot center console caught fire due to the electrical system. The vessel sustained minor burn damage to the bilge compartment. The operator sustained burn injuries from the explosion to his face and hands.  The cause of the vessel fire is unknown as well as the ignition source. The vessel was observed to sustain burn damage to the bilge compartment area. The compartment smelled of gasoline. The operator stated that he did some electrical work in the bilge pump compartment before putting it in the water. As they were approximately 200 yards from the boat ramp, Operator put the boat in neutral and began messing with the wires in the bilge compartment at the stern. Operator described a sudden explosion that burnt his face and hands. He stated that at that point the compartment was aflame. He said that he instructed the occupants to grab life vests and to get into the water. Operator grabbed a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. He sustained second degree burns to his face and hands.