Multiple Boats Destroyed In Fire At Hoosier Hills Marina

Conservation officers reported that there were no injuries in the fire.

(Dubois County, Ind.) – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fire that damaged or destroyed 22 boats at Hoosier Hills Marina located at Patoka Lake.

At approximately 8:45 a.m., smoke from a boat in the “A” dock was observed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire Marshalls Office. During the initial investigation, it was determined that after the fire began efforts were made by Hoosier Hill marina staff to extinguish the fire.

Two boats were moved from the dock, creating a fire break. The marina is closed at this time while fire crews continue to monitor for potential hot spots.

Marina staff are working to contact the affected boat owners. Conservation officers reported that there were no injuries in the fire.

Responding agencies included the Celestine Fire Department, Schnellville Fire Department, Dubois Fire Department, Memorial EMS, Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, Dubois County Dispatch Center, Indiana State Police, Army Core of Engineers, IDEM, and the State Fire Marshals Office.