ACT Fire & Rescue has extinguished a fire in a dishwasher at McIntosh Street, Scullin.
Crews are currently ventilating smoke from the residence.
Update to follow.
9:41 AM
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No-one was home at time of the fire.
Fire contained to dishwasher.
A neighbour heard a smoke alarm sounding from the residence and called Emergency Triple Zero (000) at 9.28am.
Three fire pumpers on scene with the Breathing Apparatus Van and a Command vehicle.
Crews are continuing with ventilation operations to the three bedroom house which has sustained significant smoke damage.
9:59 AM
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Dishwasher was operating at time of the fire.
Crews are continuing with ventilation operations with the ACT Fire & Rescue Hazardous Materials Unit now also on scene conducting atmospheric monitoring.
10:29 AM
[Courtesy ESA]
