BY IAN CROUCH
Firefighters are battling a house fire at Muswellbrook.
Crews from Muswellbrook and Aberdeen were called to the brick and tile home on Adams Street just before 4.00am on Wednesday to find smoke and flames issuing from the house.
They took about 15 minutes to knock down the flames.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus then entered the home but found no-one inside.
Police and Ambulance are also at the scene.
Newcastle Fire Command says the home has been severely damaged.
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
The house on Adams Street was extensively damaged by fire Picture: Aberdeen Fire & Rescue |