RedactedNarrative: On 07/01/2014, at about 8:45 p.m., this vessel was in Lake Meridian located near Kent, WA in King county.  While launching, operator was backing away from the ramp when something in the engine compartment exploded and fire came from the engine area.  Both occupants swam away from the vessel. The vessel burned/total loss. 
  
  1 Minor Injury / 0 Fatalities 
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
  The vessel was a total loss - Damage estimated at $5,500 
  Neither occupant of the vessel was wearing a PFD 
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card