A few moments after starting the engine the operator stated he heard a loud pop, observed debris under his feet, and found smoke coming from the engine compartment. The operator jumped overboard and swam to shore as the boat caught fire. Per the vessel owner the boat was engulfed in flames prior to Green Spring Fire Department arriving. The Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire at approximately 1545 hours. After speaking with owner it was found that the primary fuel tank was in non serviceable condition and had recently been filled with fuel at Sportsman's Marina. It was believed that gasoline fumes accumulated in the engine compartment and ignited shortly after the engine was started. 

At approximately 1815 hours the vessel caught fire for a second time and was fully engulfed in flames. Green Springs Fire Department arrived on scene a short time later and extinguished the flames. In an attempt to remove the vessel form the waterway, it sank to the bottom.
South Holston Lake
Washington County Park        