Clear Lake woman dies in mobile home fire

A Clear Lake woman died Monday night, Jan. 28, after being rescued from a mobile home fire.
The Clear Lake Fire Department responded to the report of a mobile home fire at 2400 South Shore Drive, Lot 33, at 6:07 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, they saw flames venting from a living room window and heavy fire involvement within the living room.
Firefighters quickly knocked the fire down and performed a primary search of the remainder of the mobile home. During the search, a female victim was found and quickly removed from the burning structure. Resuscitation efforts were begun and she was transported to Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, where she later died.
The victim is identified as Keely Boss, 38. She resided at the address with her husband, Dale Boss. Dale Boss was at his place of employment at the time of the fire.
An autopsy was scheduled to be conducted to determine the cause of death. The investigation into the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Clear Lake Fire and Police Departments, as well as the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Fourteen firefighters in four companies responded and remained in the scene until approximately 9 p.m.