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Sunset Marina continues to assess the damages and repairs needed following the explosion and fire last month. Co-owner Tom Allen said that Sunset Marina is trying to keep to a self-imposed deadline of the marina opening again in mid-April if possible. “We haven’t even begun rebuilding we’re still cleaning up the fire debris and still assessing the damage to see ... Read More »

Sunset Marina Owner Tom Allen says prayer and community support is helping his family and team move forward after losing the storefront in a fire Thursday evening. Allen said he was in the upper parking lot taking drone footage of the marina when he heard a loud explosion. Turning around, he said the flames coming from the marina had him ... Read More »

The Sunset Marina storefront appears to be a total loss after an hours-long blaze Thursday. Pickett/Overton County EMA Director Chris Massiongale said preliminary information indicates a houseboat striking the dock could be the initial cause of the fire. “Which dislodged the gas pumps and apparently gas was going everywhere and an explosion happened or the gas caught fire shortly thereafter,” ... Read More »