Police have commenced an investigation into a vessel fire near an island in Sydney harbour today.
About 12.15pm today (Saturday 11 January 2025), emergency services were called to Rodd Island, Rodd Point, following reports of a vessel fire.
Officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command and Marine Area Command arrived to find a moored yacht and a tender boat alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW officers attended and extinguished the blaze; however, the vessel sunk.
Police Divers are expected to arrive at the scene this afternoon and attempts will be made to inspect the damaged vessel and its contents.
Police have established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the incident.
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.
