On Thursday, June 8th 2023, at approximately 5:00PM the Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a boat fire near the Ventura Boat Ramp on Clear Lake.  There were three people onboard the boat when the fire occurred.  The fire resulted in personal injury to the occupants as well as damage to the boat.  The Iowa DNR was contacted the following day to investigate the incident.  
After investigation by the Iowa DNR, it was determined that the fire was a result of a failure to properly ventilate the bilges of the engine and fuel tank compartments.
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