The Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to a fire at Triple A Boat Rental at 9203 E. Hatchery Road in Syracuse Monday night.
Arriving at 11:41 p.m., first responders found the second floor of the two-story commercial structure engulfed with fire.
The structure was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The property is owned by Robert L. Bell of 6900 E. Toto Rd. in Knox, In.
Water was shuttled to the scene with tankers. A Lake Wawasee Lake Hydrant and pressurized fire hydrants in the area were utilized to fill tankers.
Water was drafted from Papakeechie Lake as well.
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters from the fire.
The North Webster Fire Department provided mutual aid with manpower and tankers while the Benton Township Fire Department and the Cromwell Fire Department provided mutual aid with tankers. The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department provided assistance with traffic control in the area.
The Kosciusko County Red Cross provided assistance for firefighters at the scene.
Firefighters cleared the scene at 4:32 a.m. Tuesday.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Investigation Team of Kosciusko County.
The property loss is estimated at $85,000 including contents.
