Flat fire - Belconnen

Firefighters have extinguished a small fire in a one bedroom flat in Belconnen.

ACT Fire & Rescue was alerted to the incident in Totterdell Street at 4:39 this morning.

Multiple units responded and found a mattress alight. A small fire was quickly extinguished.

Crews report severe smoke damage inside the flat and no impact on neighbouring property.

ACT Ambulance Service Paramedics are also on scene and have treated one female for smoke inhalation.