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1 hurt in boat explosion at Meinke Marina-West

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Credit: James Ghi
One person was injured during a fire on a boat at Meinke Marina West in Curtice.

One person suffered burn injuries on Friday afternoon when a boat exploded during refueling. 

Emergency crews responded just before 3 p.m. to the boat explosion at Meinke Marina-West.

Credit: James Ghi
Jerusalem Township Fire personnel were called to the scene of a boat fire on Friday at Meineke Marina West.

Someone had just finished fueling a boat when the explosion happened. That person was injured and taken to the hospital and there is no word yet on the victim's condition. 

The cause of the explosion is under investigation and several area fire departments remain on the scene.

Oregon Fire confirmed the a boat was on fire near the docks at Meinke Marina-West. Jerusalem Township Fire primarily handled the incident. 

The marina is located on Corduroy Road in Curtice.  

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