Authorities close street as fire leaves $500,000 bill

The cause of the fire will be investigated, according to the Emergency Services Agency.

Police blocked both ends of the road to prevent people getting too close to the home in Somerville Street, Spence.

Authorities wanted people to avoid the heavy smoke.

Firefighters had to work hard to fully extinguish the fire, an operation hampered by the structural collapse of the building.

Four fire pumpers, the Hazardous Materials Unit, and a breathing apparatus van attended the fire.

There was no damage to neighbouring properties.

All occupants from the home were evacuated and injury-free.