Fire has destroyed a home at Muswellbrook this morning.
Firefighters from Muswellbrook and Aberdeen responded to several triple-oh calls just after 4am to find the single-level brick and tile home in Calgaroo Avenue well alight.
Newcastle Fire Command says the sole occupant and was found at a friend's home nearby.
Crews are still at the scene mopping up hot spots.
Police are treating the fire as suspicious.
