Fire crews have been battling the blaze on the 85ft yacht for more than two hours as witnesses report minor explosions

Huge plumes of thick black smoke rose from Torquay marina and people were evacuated after a superyacht, estimated to be worth £6m, caught fire. Police have declared it a major incident.

Fire crews were called just before midday on Saturday to reports of the 85ft yacht on fire. More than two hours after the incident it was still ablaze as multiple fire crews attempted to put out the fire.

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