RedactedNarrative: Operator and his girlfriend were on board the vessel fishing on Second Creek.  They were using floating pool noodles connected to their fishing lines and were adrift.  He went to start the engine to check the lines, and the vessel wouldn''t start.  He tried to use a screwdriver to jump the solenoid to start the engine, but that created a spark which ignited fuel vapors creating a fire onboard.  He tried to use a fire extinguisher, but it did not work.  They abandoned the vessel with pfd''s and were assisted by another boater in the area.  The Waterloo VFD launched their vessel, extinguished the fire, and towed the vessel to shore.  Once secured on shore, Operator was able to get the vessel onto his trailer and take it to his friend''s house.  I interviewed him and girlfriend at that residence and collected statements and pictures at that time.  They confirmed that they were not injured in the incident, and Operator stated that he bought the boat on Wednesday June 22, 2022.  He had not transferred the registration into his name at the time of the incident but did provide a bill of sale for the vessel.