A house fire in Jesmond has been extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW this afternoon.
More than 25 firefighters attended the emergency incident on Heaton Street just after 3pm. Smoke was issuing from all sides of the property which is believed to have been vacant.
Residents in the adjoining properties were evacuated as a precaution.
Crews contained the fire to the house of origin and stopped it from spreading to neighbouring homes.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
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