Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that began in the roof of a Theodore home.
The occupants called Emergency Triple Zero (000) after noticing the fire and self-evacuated.
The house is located on the corner of Louis Loder Street and Lawrence Wackett Crescent.
ACT Fire & Rescue has three pumpers, a Hazardous Materials Unit, Breathing Apparatus Van and a commander in attendance. Units will remain on scene for some time.
Crews have contained the fire to the roof space.
Update to follow.
4:04 PM
The fire was been determined to have been caused by down lights overheating.
ACT Fire & Rescue crews conducted salvage operations after significant heat and water damage to the house.
Damage is estimated at $50,000.
An electrical and structural assessment will have to be completed before the occupants are allowed to re-enter their home.
Firefighters will soon leave the scene.
4:36 PM
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