Description of accident from occupant and owner of the vessel at the time of the fire:

"Pulled out of cove got 45 yards away from shore when I saw a very small puff of white smoke come from back of boat. I told my husband and he stopped moving forward. Approximately 30-45 seconds after he stopped the engine blew up. There was fire coming from ending about 3ft high. My in laws were in front of us and came to our aid." 

Wardens were not notified of accident at the time. We discovered through social media and followed up. completed owner/operator vessel accident report.
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