MARTIN COUNTY – A man working on his boat engine on Sept. 16 was severely burned when fuel in the bilge area flashed on him, according to a Facebook posting by Martin County Fire-Rescue.
Martin County Fire-Rescue units responded to a boat fire just before 9:30 a.m., Sept. 16 near the 2700 block of Northwest Howard Creek Lane, Stuart.
Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital with traumatic injuries and burns on his arms, according to the Facebook posting.
The State Watch Office was notified because of about five gallons of gasoline which entered the water. Fire-Rescue’s Hazardous Materials team was also on scene assessing the gasoline.
A State Fire Investigator was also on scene examining the cause of the fire in more detail. No other boats or structures were in danger, according to the Facebook posting.
Stuart Fire Rescue Engine 2 crews responded, along with MCFR Rescue 18; EMS 2; Engines 18 & 21; HAZMAT 21; Alert 1 and Battalions 1, 2 & 3, according to the Facebook posting.