Chimney fire in Gowrie

Firefighters have extinguished a chimney fire in Gowrie.

ACT Fire & Rescue was called to Beardsmore Place at 6:45pm. Two people had self-evacuated when units arrived.

The fire was contained to the chimney and fireplace with no extension into the ceiling.

There is some smoke logging throughout the house and crews are conducting ventilation operations.

Two pumpers, the Breathing Apparatus Van and a commander are on scene.