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Lake Powell Houseboat Fire Investigation Complete

Park Ranger firefighters from a boat spray water on a fire on marina docks
Wahweap Marina houseboat fire, June 2, 2023

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News Release Date: June 9, 2023

Contact: Mary Plumb

On Friday June 2, 2023, at 1:23 p.m. there was a report of a vessel fire at the Wahweap Marina, located on Lake Powell near Page, Arizona. The vessel on fire was moored on B dock near the Latitude 37 Restaurant. First responders arrived on scene from the National Park Service, Big Water Fire Department, Page Fire Department, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Kane County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Arizona Game and Fish Department, and Arizona Department of Public Safety.   

The National Park Service Structural Fire Investigators have completed their review of the Wahweap Marina fire that occurred on June 2, 2023. The source of the fire was undetermined and accidental in nature. The investigation was supported with the cooperation of eye-witness photos and video submissions. We thank everyone for their cooperation.



Last updated: May 31, 2024

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