Massive Black Smoke: £6m Luxury Yacht Goes Up in Flames Then Sinks

Fire crews battled intense flames that engulfed a 30-metre luxury vessel at a marina in Brindisi, southern Italy, resulting in the yacht’s partial sinking. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, when the blaze erupted around 9am, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

Emergency response operations

The local fire service deployed resources from both land and water to combat the inferno. A fireboat from the port unit joined crews working from the quay as smoke poured from the stricken vessel. Although firefighters initially brought the blaze under control, the flames reignited later that morning, requiring further intervention.

Two tugboats operated by the marine services company Fratelli Barretta were mobilized to move the damaged yacht away from its berth while emergency personnel continued their work. Footage captured the moment firefighters blasted the burning ship with powerful jets of water. The smoke was visible from several miles away, according to Need To Know.

Vessel details and aftermath

The vessel has been identified as a Sanlorenzo yacht, though the exact model remains unconfirmed. It is understood to be worth approximately £6 million, although this valuation has not been independently verified. The Port Authority also became involved in the emergency, with its personnel assisting firefighters during the operation.

No injuries were reported among those on board or at the marina. Despite the efforts to contain the fire, the yacht sustained extensive damage before partially sinking as the firefighting operation continued. Further investigations are scheduled to take place once the vessel and the surrounding area have been made safe.