Hamilton Island: Superyacht catches fire in Whitsundays, Queensland

Dramatic footage of superyacht bursting into flames on Hamilton Island in Queensland has been shared, with thick plumes of black smoke blanketing the area.

The vessel has been ablaze since 10am according to Queensland Ambulance, with paramedics rushing to the scene shortly after.

The vessel was empty when it went up in flames, resulting in no injuries from the fire itself according to paramedics.

However, multiple people have been assessed for smoke inhalation after venturing down to the scene to take a look.

Paramedics remain on scene and are warning locals to avoid the area if they do not need to be there.

Queensland Police said water police and Maritime Rescue Queensland were also called to the fire, which was fought by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

It’s believed that the fire has caused minor damage to nearby vessels and to part of the marina.

A QFES spokesperson said one crew arrived at the scene at 10:55am to contain the blaze.

Firefighters took nearly two hours to contain the blaze on board, eventually extinguishing it at after 12:30.

Hamilton Island is the largest in the Whitsundays, and is popular among tourists exploring the Great Barrier Reef.

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