Fire crews have been called to a house fire at West Wallsend.
Firefighters arrived just before 5.30 to find the rear of the 2 storey brick home home in Withers Street well alight.
They've managed to quickly douse the flames
However, there were concerns for two people at the address, but a search using a thermal imaging camera confirmed there was no-one inside.
Police have also been called to the fire amid reports this is the second fire at the home this week.
