RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1986, 19’ Marlin Runabout w/1 Inboard Engine – Make/HP Unknown
  
  On 07/31/2017, at about 05:54 p.m., this vessel was drifting on Lake Tapps off the 20500 block of Church Lake Drive, located near Bonney Lake, WA in Pierce county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was drifting at this location when he started the engine.  There was a fuel vapor explosion in the engine compartment, then a fire after the explosion.  All 5 occupants jumped into the water.  The Operator was then able to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher.
  
  Two occupants sustained visible burns.  The vessel was towed into shore by the Bonney Lake Police Department.
  
  2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  PFDs were worn by 2 of the 5 occupants
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  