The fire began just after midnight at Jackson County Park Marina and quickly consumed the dock as people were sleeping. Necklaus said some of the burning boats sank at the dock and others floated away before going under. The blaze destroyed the B dock, about 50 yards (46 metres) from the A dock where the boat of Durham’s boyfriend was moored. But then the flames spread to that boat, leaving water as their only way out, Durham said. The park includes a boat ramp, a dock and a restaurant, and offers boat rentals, according to Jackson County’s government website.

Source: thestar January 27, 2020 12:47 UTC