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Extensive damage to luxury yacht during blaze at Hamilton Island Marina

A blaze that erupted at a Whitsundays island marina on Monday morning has caused extensive damage to a luxury yacht.

Authorities report the fire broke out onboard the boat, which was moored at Hamilton Island Marina, just before 11am.

Emergency services took several hours to contain the blaze, with active flames and smoke still evident at 1pm. 

No-one was on board at the time of the fire, but a man in his 40s and man in his 60s have been assessed for smoke inhalation. 

A spokesperson from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service said one crew was able to contain the fire. 

A spokesperson from the Queensland Police Service said officers had to travel from Airlie Beach to attend the scene. 

The cause of the fire is unknown. 

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