DUBUQUE, Iowa — A Saturday fire at American Marine in Dubuque resulted in the total loss of one boat and other minor damages.

According to the Dubuque Fire Department, at approximately 11:08 a.m. on Saturday, the Dubuque Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a boat owner about their vessel being on fire at the American Marine.

Upon arrival, crews from the Dubuque Fire Department found heavy smoke and flames coming from a vessel at the marina. Crews were initiated and began an aggressive attack to knock down the fire.

Fire crews worked with marina staff to ensure the safety of nearby vessels and prevent the fire from spreading. Crews were able to contain the fire to the original vessel and had extinguished the flames within 15 minutes of Dubuque FD’s arrival.

Dubuque FD says the vessel was determined to be a total loss. One vessel sustained significant damage, and minor damages was reported by adjacent vessels and the covered marina. No injuries have been reported at this time.

The Dubuque Fire Department has opened an investigation into the cause of the fire.