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CRUISER DESTROYED IN FIRE AT LAKE MACQUARIE

Multiple boats have been damaged, and one was completely destroyed, in an overnight fire at Lake Macquarie.

Crews were called to Wangi Wangi at around 2:30 on Monday morning, after reports an 11-metre cruiser was alight around 70-metres offshore.

Despite the best efforts of firefighters, including a crew onboard a boat, the vessel couldn’t be saved.

According to RFS, three other boats, including a 9-metre cruiser were damaged.

Photo via Lake Macquarie Fire Boat

No injuries have been reported.

Water Police, Marine Rescue, RFS and Fire And Rescue were all involved in the operation.

Photo via Lake Macquarie Fire Boat
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