RedactedNarrative: ON 8/18/2015, A boat was reported to be on fire at Warehouse Landing, located in Gloucester County. When I arrived, I spoke to (Owner), who told me that he was at the landing when he turned the ignition key and there was an explosion. Operator told me that there was a fire in the boats engine compartment area. Operator told me he called 911 after two others and himself got off the boat. I spoke to everyone on board and no one was injured. Operator told me that he bought the boat on 8/16/2015 and was taking it out for a test run. Operator explained to me that he ran the engine at his shop for thirty minutes to an hour with no problems. Operator told me he put fifty dollars of fuel before launching the boat. The vessel has damage to the upholstery and some fiberglass damage to the hull. The estimated damage is $2,500.00 and Operator bought the vessel for $8,000.00.