Fire rips through boat storage warehouse in Rozelle, destroying vessel and threatening millions in damages

A fire tore through a boat storage facility in Sydney’s inner west, destroying one vessel and threatening millions of dollars worth of property before it was brought under control by fire crews and a sprinkler system.

A boat has been destroyed in a blaze at a large storage facility in Sydney’s inner suburb. Picture: Supplied

A boat has been destroyed after a fire broke out inside a large storage facility in Sydney’s inner west.

Roughly 40 firefighters in 12 trucks were called to the scene on Waterway Circuit in Rozelle shortly after 9pm and spent more than an hour battling the blaze overnight.

Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said the outcome could have been far worse if not for the quick actions of firefighters and an internal sprinkler system.

Hundreds of boats were saved by firefighters. Picture: Supplied

The large boat warehouse in Rozelle. Picture: Supplied

“The actions of firefighters and the installed fire sprinkler system have saved millions and millions of dollars of boats that are held in this warehouse,” he said.

The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and investigations into the cause of the fire are underway.

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