Authorities are investigating a 911 call to Russell County emergency officials late Monday afternoon after an explosion and fire at the Wilson Lake Marina.
Units responded at 4:39p.m. from Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Russell County EMS, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, Russell City Fire Rescue, Dorrance, Lucas and Sylvan Grove Fire Departments and the Kansas Highway Patrol.
According to a news release from the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the fire was located on one boat storage dock and contained to five boat slips. At least two boats were completely destroyed and several others damaged.
No injuries were reported due to the fire or explosion.
The Kansas State Fire Marshal Office has been called in to help with an investigation of the incident by the KDWPT.