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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