Update on house fire at Scullin

Fire has been knocked down and crews are attacking hot spots in the three bedroom, brick veneer house, which has been extensively damaged.

Fire started in the kitchen whilst occupant was cooking.

Single occupant of the house safely self evacuated.

ACT Ambulance Service intensive care paramedics are also on scene and are treating one 30-year-old male patient for minor smoke inhalation.

Two ACT Fire & Rescue Command vehicles also on scene.

Time of Emergency Triple Zero (000) call 6.43pm.