Firefighters are currently on scene at Chapple Close, Isaacs investigating a smoke-logged, double-storey house.
A single occupant has self evacuated.
Update to follow.
10:44 AM
Firefighters are now investigating the roof space of the home to try and find the source of the smoke.
No fire at this stage.
Then occupant made an Emergency Triple Zero (000) call at 10.20am.
Update to follow.
10:59 AM
ACT Fire & Rescue has discovered the cause of the smoke to be from an air conditioning unit in the roof space.
Firefighters are now ventilating the home.
Two fire pumpers are on scene along with the Breathing Apparatus Van and two Commanders. The Hazardous Materials unit has also been requested to shortly commence atmospheric monitoring before the resident can return to the home.
11:10 AM
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