RedactedNarrative: On December 31, 2022 Tennessee Wildlife Officers responded to a call on Nickajack Lake of a boat that was possibly on fire. Once officers arrived on scene a small Jon Boat was found in the area with a single occupant that had been on fire. Officers spoke with the party who had indicated that once he was done hunting he attempted to start the motor. After he hit the starter button a spark came from the battery and caught the area around the tank on fire. The operator was able to quickly extinguish the fire but after severe damage had occurred. There no injuries reported on this incident.