Three Superyachts Destroyed in Sydney Marina Fire

A massive fire early Friday morning destroyed three luxury superyachts and severely damaged a fourth at The Spit Marina in Mosman, an affluent suburb on Sydney Harbour. Emergency services responded to the blaze around 3:30 a.m., where flames that began on one vessel quickly spread to adjacent boats, requiring more than two hours to bring under control.

Fire and Rescue NSW dispatched about 40 firefighters to the scene at the marina, located at the southern end of the Spit Bridge. Upon arrival, crews found the initial superyacht fully engulfed, with four people aboard having already evacuated. Paramedics from NSW Ambulance treated one woman for smoke inhalation at the site before transporting her to a hospital, where she remained in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.

The fire rapidly intensified, consuming three vessels in total and causing them to sink. A fourth yacht sustained significant damage but stayed afloat, pending a structural assessment. Superintendent Adam Dewberry of Fire and Rescue NSW described the post-fire efforts, stating, "We have installed booms around the debris site where the vessels have sunk to contain a lot of the material, including oils...