3 injured after boat catches fire in middle of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County firefighters say - CBS Los Angeles

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore
Incident type
Fire, Boating

Summary

Vehicle Fire Lake Elsinore California in Lake Elsinore, California: A boat caught fire in the middle of Lake Elsinore on Saturday, just before 6:30 p.m. Three people were aboard; one was hospitalized with moderate injuries and two others had minor injuries and declined transport. Firefighters extinguished the blaze by about 7:20 p.m., towed the vessel, and investigators are determining the cause.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Hospitalized

Original reporting

3 injured after boat catches fire in middle of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County firefighters say - CBS Los Angeles

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