RedactedNarrative: On 9/19/19 at approximately 10:00 AM, operator and occupant went out on their 1995 Tracker Nitro boat equipped with a Mercury 115 HP outboard motor. The pair launched from the Allen Branch Boat Ramp. 
  
  Approximately 15 minutes into the trip, Operator stopped the boat to put away his hat, the boat motor stopped working. Operator restarted the engine and they were underway once again, soon after, the boat stopped working. As the pair was sitting dead on the water, Operator decided to look inside the outboard motor. 
  
  Operator opened the motor and noticed a small flame inside the motor where the starter is located. Operator blew on the flame and a quick flame burst out of the area and singed Operator''s eyelashes and arm hair. Operator closed the opening and called 911.
  
  At approximately 10:26 AM, Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE) Ranger and Ranger went out and made contact with the boat. Rangers h did not notice any fire damage or smoke to the boat. They treated Operator for injures and towed the boat to the Coles Creek Boat Ramp. Occupant was not injured. Ranger''s checked the boat for compliance with IL boating laws, all equipment was on-board and in working order, the fire extinguisher was not used.
  
  At the ramp, Operator''s Grandfather waited for Boulder Emergency Medical Services to treat Operator for injuries then transported Operator to St Joseph''s Hospital in Breese. He towed the boat with him during the transport. 
  
  On 9/20/19, I met with Operator and Occupant at the Collinsville Fire Station and gathered their statements about the incident. I asked Operator about the extent of his injuries, Operator told me he was treated with minor injuries and released. I asked Operator about the damage to the boat, Operator told me his grandfather had not taken the boat to the repair shop.
  