RedactedNarrative: Subject stated that the ventilation fans were running while his wife backed the boat into the water. He said he and his niece were in the boat and had started the engine. While backing away from the boat ramp the engine compartment exploded and the boat caught fire. Two subjects evacuated the burning boat with two dogs and swam to shore. No one was injured in the incident and no other property was damaged.
  
  Operator1 is preparing a written statement that will be attached to this report along with photographs of the remains of the vessel.