JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — A deadly fire has killed several people at a boat dock in Jackson County, Alabama.
Officials have not released exactly how many people were killed in the blaze.
Seven people are still unaccounted for as first responders sift through the debris looking for those who are still missing, WAFF reported.
BREAKING: Fatal fire at Jackson County Marina. Scottsboro Fire Chief Gene Necklaus tells me he can not confirm the number of dead yet, but 7 people were taken to the hospital and 35 boats are a total loss. Much more information on this devastating fire coming on @waff48 Today. pic.twitter.com/tTB0JoVQvj
— Eric Graves WAFF 48 (@ReporterEric) January 27, 2020
Officials told WAAY the fire started near the shore, making it difficult for fire crews to battle the flames.
Thirty-five boats were destroyed, most of which were house boats, WAAY reported.
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