House fire in Chifley

Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in a Chifley home.

Crews were called to Eggleston Crescent at 2:45pm.

The fire, which is under control, started in the lounge room area and has extended to the roof.

There was no one home at the time the fire started.

ACT Fire & Rescue has three pumpers, the Breathing Apparatus Van and two commanders on scene.

Update to come.