The boat was fully engulfed before sinking. Photo provided by Carolyn Anderson.

Staff Report

SYRACUSE – Two people were injured after a boat caught fire at Wawasee Boat Company Saturday afternoon, July 24.

Syracuse Fire Chief Mickey Scott said Sunday that the fire happened around 2 p.m. and that two people were hurt.

The company is located at 6521 E. Cornelius Road on the north side of Lake Wawasee.

The boat had been located along a pier at the time and was fully engulfed before sinking.

Officials hope to pull the remains of the boat from the water Monday.

Scott said more details about the circumstances would be released Monday.

Another view of the fire was provided by Carolyn Anderson.