RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS:
  On 27 July 2019 at approximately 1759, Ranger notified me of a boat fire by the main boat ramp. We both responded and towed the vessel into the dock and helped them load their boat. One of the operator's children sustained a small burn to her foot but did not require medical attention. They were given a fire extinguisher by witnesses.
  
  NARRATIVE:
  On the above date and time, Ranger notified me that he was witnessing a boat fire from a boat that had just launched from the main boat dock. I responded and Ranger and I went to assist the boat. We watched the operatormput out the fire with buckets of water and a marine fire extinguisher that was handed to them by witnesses. We made contact with OPERATOR on the north side of the diving area. Ranger and I were able to tow the boat to the dock and assist in loading their boat on the trailer.
  
  Ranger took pictures of the damage to the boat, including one of the engine compartment doors that had been blown off its hinges.
  
  INVESTIGATION:
  OPERATOR informed us that he had turned the bilge pump on, instead of his blower and that is why he thinks that his engine compartment ignited. The fire occurred shortly after launching his boat.
  
  DAMAGE:
  Damage to the boat includes:
  -Fire damage to the inside of the engine compartment
  -Fire compartment door off hinges
  -potential internal damage that was unseen
  
  INJURIES:
  One of OPERATOR's children sustained a small burn to her foot but did not require medical attention. The infant on board had a partially melted diaper but did not have any visible injuries.
  
  CONCLUSION:
  Based on statements from OPERATOR it can be determined that the vessel ignited in the engine compartment because the blower was not turned on prior to launching.
  
  ADDITIONAL:
  OPERATOR could not find his vessel's insurance information during the time of contact, I gave OPERATOR my email, and obtained his phone number, so he could send the insurance information to me.
  