An investigation is underway after three boats were destroyed by fire on the Northern Beaches earlier today.
About 5am (Thursday 10 August 2023), officers attached to Broken Water Police noticed a vessel on fire at a marina on Mccarrs Creek Road at Church Point and immediately called for assistance.
Water Police worked to move the vessel towards the shore where Fire and Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) commenced to extinguish the blaze; however, the flames had spread to two other vessels nearby.
Continued attempts were made to extinguish the fires as the further two vessels were moved away from the marina.
Initial inquiries indicate there were no persons on board at the time of the fire.
Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene while officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol managed local road closures and traffic diversions.
The three motor cruisers were completely destroyed. They have been moved against the sea wall where pollution booms have been set up to prevent further contamination.
A further two vessels received minor damage due to heat exposure.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone in the area at the time and may have dash cam vision to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
