At Least 8 People Dead, More Hospitalized After Alabama Dock Fire

A fire along the Tennessee River in Alabama destroyed 35 boats and resulted in 8 confirmed deaths, with the number potentially rising. The fire occurred at a covered dock in Jackson County Park, home to many houseboats. Rescue operations saved numerous people from the water, and seven individuals were hospitalized for burns and hypothermia. Dive teams are searching for more victims as some boats drifted and sank. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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