Extra resources have been brought in to tackle a fierce house fire at Jewells.
It's believed a car was set alight in the carport of the two level Housing NSW townhouse in Doongara Close just before 6am and quickly spread to the home..
Newcastle Fire Command says it's understood all the occupants have been accounted for.
9 fire trucks including an aerial appliance from Newcastle are battling the blaze in a bid to stop it spreading to neighbouring homes.
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In Breaking news, firefighters have called to a house fire at Jewells.
Newcastle Fire Command says they received several triple zero calls just before 6.00am on Wednesday to a two storey townhouse in Doongara Close, arriving to find the property well alight.
It's not clear at this stage if anyone is inside the home.
Police and ambulance crews are also on the way.
