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Explosion & fire at a Mason City bowling alley Sunday night

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May 29th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

MASON CITY, Iowa – Mason City’s last bowling alley was engulfed in flames following a reported explosion that occurred at around 9:15-p.m., Sunday. Mystic Lanes, on the city’s east side just off Highway 122, was a total loss. There is no word on what caused the fire, and no reports of injuries. Fire departments from Clear Lake and Nora Springs responded with mutual aid to the Mason City Fire Department.

It was the second major fire in Mason City in a matter of weeks. The Kirk Apartments were destroyed by fire and displaced dozens earlier this month. Mason City previously had two bowling alleys before the Rose Bowl burned down in 2014. According to Mystic Lanes Facebook page, the bowling alley posted an update around 2 a.m. Saturday morning saying that they were closed for business and not re-opening until June 14th.