RedactedNarrative: On October 14th at approximately 1114 AM OP1 attempted to start his 18 foot Stingray at Hickory Point boat ramp in Tavares on Lake Harris. While attempting to start his vessel fuel vapor ignited and caused an explosion and fire in the engine compartment of the vessel. OP1 recieved burns to his legs, arm and face during the fire.  I questioned OP1 as to what had taken place. OP1 stated while attempting to start his boat it almost started, and he heard a loud bang. OP1 said when he turned around, he observed black smoke coming from the motor and the engine cover was blown off and landed on him. He stated he then threw the cover off himself and exited from the bow of the boat. While speaking with OP1 I asked him if he had properly ventilated the inboard/outboard engine before attempting to start the motor. He stated that he did but he and his wife mentioned that they could also smell the odor of gasoline. ;
  OP1 recieved burns to his legs, arms and face when he attempted to start his inboard/outboard motor. Upon starting the motor fuel vapor ignitied creating an explosion and fire subsequently burning OP1.
  