SCOTTSBORO, AL. (THECOUNT) – Jackson County fire officials are reporting that several people are dead and at least seven unaccounted, following an early morning blaze at the Jackson County Park boat dock in Scottsboro, Alabama on Monday.

Officials say, seven victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

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There are emergency responders from multiple agencies on the scene right now, looking for the missing people. At least 35 boats at the dock were destroyed, reports WAFF.

The cause of the fatal fire is unknown at this time.

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Geo quick facts: Scottsboro is a city in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 14,770. Named for its founder Robert T. Scott, the city is the county seat of Jackson County – Wikipedia.