Associated Press - July 16, 2009 3:14 PM ET

MANCHESTER, Iowa (AP) - The owner of a boat dealership in eastern Iowa says a fire has destroyed more than $1 million in boats.

The fire at Lake Delhi Marina and RV Center near Manchester was reported around 3 a.m. Wednesday.

Six fire departments responded. The fire engulfed the showroom and machine shop.

Owner Rusty Peck says the fire destroyed at least 40 boats belonging to the dealership and to customers.

Ryan Fire Chief T.J. Carrothers says all the tires, motors and plastic were melted.

The state fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of the fire.

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