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  A boat fire occurred on Jordanelle Reservoir. I responded from boat and the fire was put out by the time I arrived on scene. I towed the boat back into the marina and assisted with loading the boat. The damage was to the engine and compartment. It was estimated as a total loss. 
  
  INITIAL CALL:
  
  While on boat patrol about 15:18 hours a call came through dispatch that a boat was on fire on the beach of Jordanelle Reservoir, Wasatch County, UT. The area of the beach was cabana 16. 
  
  RESPONSE:
  
  I responded from the East Arm. Upon arrival the fire was already extinguished by the boat owner/operator. He was later identified as Operator. Fire personnel arrived on scene and confirmed the fire was extinguished.
  
  INVESTIGATION:
  
  The fire was in the engine compartment and to the engine. The estimated damage was estimated as a total loss. Operator said he had started the boat on the beach. He said he heard a boom and could smell fire. He said about 2 feet from the engine he saw flames. He said the fire extinguisher was attached near the engine. The fire was extinguished with that and water from the reservoir. (see witness statement). 
  
  VESSEL INSPECTION: 
  
  The boat was inspected. Violations found were: fail to display proper bow numbers, and fail to have a type 4 pfd. 
  
  TOW:
  
  The boat was towed to the marina where it was loaded on the boat trailer. 
  
  CONCLUSION:
  
  Operator was given a case number for the case and how to obtain the report at a later date. Warnings were given for the equipment violations.