Navigation Unit was dispatched to a boat fire. Upon arrival fire units from North Syracuse, Caughdenoy, Central Square, Brewerton, and South Bay water rescue were battling the active fire. 

The fire was within the boat house structure, which was built within feet of the main home.

Owner of the property and vessel stated that the boat is maintained by a family friend who was on the vessel when it exploded. 

Family friend stated he had started the boat which had been idling for about 5-10 minutes while he was working in the head area changing out some toilet fittings. 

He continued that while doing so he heard a loud explosion and that the floor "gave out" underneath him. He managed to escape the vessel as it was engulfed in flames. The vessel ultimately sunk within the boat house.
ONEIDA RIVER
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