Yacht erupts in flames off Sydney's Double Bay, emergency crews extinguish fire
A yacht caught fire Saturday off Sydney's Double Bay, sending black smoke across the harbour. Emergency crews from Fire and Rescue NSW, Port Authority and police extinguished the flames after receiving Triple Zero calls shortly before midday. No passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 08:39 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 08:40 UTC
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