The news agency reported that at least 35 boats at the dock were destroyed in the fire, and multiple emergency service agencies have dispatched responders to the scene to look for any survivors and further assess the damage.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
Investigators have yet to determine the exact number of fatalities.WATCH: Sun is up and we’re getting a much better look at the devastation from the overnight fire at the Jackson County Marina. Investigators are still working to determine how many fatalities there are. @waff48 pic.twitter.com/jq26MIJyw2
— Eric Graves WAFF 48 (@ReporterEric) January 27, 2020