While three vessels have been lost and a fourth is badly damaged, the blaze could have been even more damaging, he said.
The charred remains of one of the vessels.Credit: Sitthixay Ditthavong
“There’s dozens of boats and yachts and a lot of money, and people are living on some of these vessels as well,” Dewberry said.
One vessel was well alight when authorities arrived at the marina and four people had managed to escape the flames. NSW Ambulance treated a woman for smoke inhalation before she was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Port Authority workers examining the scene.Credit: Sitthixay Ditthavong
The fire spread to destroy another three vessels at the marina, NSW Police said in a statement.
Vision from the scene shows one of the charred boats sinking.
One north-bound lane of the Spit Bridge has been closed and motorists have been advised to drive with caution through the area.
The fire is not currently being treated as suspicious.
The fire is not currently being treated as suspicious.Credit: Fire and Rescue NSW
The Spit Marina site is operated by d’Albora and also houses a number of marine services, boat hire and brokerage services as well as a boat club and restaurants.
It is described as “one of Sydney Harbour’s most prestigious boating precincts” with “dedicated superyacht berths”.
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