Fire

Boat totaled after fire on the Lake of the Ozarks

Published May 16, 2020 4:54 AM

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

One person escaped without injury when a boat caught fire on the Lake of the Ozarks.

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, a 66-year-old man from Kansas City, Kansas, was near the 60-mile marker of the Osage Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks Friday. At around 3:00 p.m., it caught fire.

The man jumped into the water and did not suffer any injuries.

The boat, a 1987 Celebrity, was secured at the scene after being totaled.

Crash reports said the cause of the fire is unknown.

This comes as Saturday marks the first day of National Safe Boating Week.

May 16-22 is National #SafeBoatingWeek! It’s important that boaters are prepared before they navigate MO waterways. Check your boat for the proper equipment & inspect for any mechanical issues that may have developed over the winter months. #WaterWednesday https://t.co/Y7MS0GN90k pic.twitter.com/ugNgF7ewLp
— MSHP General HQ (@MSHPTrooperGHQ) May 13, 2020

MSHP is reminding boaters to check their vessels for proper equipment and inspect for any issues. Boaters can also contact their local troop to request an equipment inspection.

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