RedactedNarrative: On Monday, 5/7/2012 at about 4:33pm fire erupted in an occupied boat at slip #50, Wilson Lake Marina, Russell County, Kansas.  Investigation revealed origin of fire at the rear of the boat.  Cause is accidental associated with gasoline vapors igniting while occupants were attempting to hook up a trolling motor.  Subsequent fire destroyed occupied boat (KA 242 TG) and two unoccupied boats docked adjacent to KA 242 TG.  Those boats were KA 235 VP and KA 253 PF.   A fourth boat had significant smoke damage (KA 999 RC).   The Wilson Lake Marina had $10,000 damage to the marina structure.  One of the occupants of KA 242 TG suffered a broken toe on his right foot that required medical treatment.  Total loss is estimated at $32,500.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson-8 miles N on K-232 from
NearestCityTown: WILSON, KANSAS                