May 11th 2024.
This morning, there was a chaotic scene at a marina in Sydney as a motor yacht suddenly caught fire. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call. According to Fire and Rescue NSW, the incident occurred near Birkenhead Marina at around 10am. The boat was anchored beneath the Iron Cove bridge, between the suburbs of Rozelle and Drummoyne.
As soon as the firefighters arrived, they immediately boarded an NSW Police boat to get closer to the burning yacht. It was a race against time as the flames were spreading rapidly. With the help of a water pump, they were able to start dousing the flames. A total of five fire crews, consisting of 18 firefighters, worked together from both the ground and water to bring the fire under control.
Fortunately, by 11am, the fire was completely extinguished. It was a relief for everyone involved, especially for the man who was working on the boat. He had suffered from smoke inhalation and was treated by paramedics before being released. The yacht, however, was not as lucky. It had sustained significant damage and was now being towed to the western side of the marina for further inspection.
Although the flames had been put out, there was still some smouldering happening. As a precaution, the area was closely monitored by the firefighters. It was a tense situation, but thankfully, everything was brought under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but for now, the focus is on ensuring the safety of everyone involved and preventing any further damage.
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