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Home destroyed by fire in Downer overnight.

A home in Downer has been completely destroyed by fire overnight.

At approximately 8.45pm ACT Fire and Rescue received multiple triple zero calls to a home in Banfield street in Downer.

Upon arrival firefighters found the house fully involved in flames which were threatening to spread to adjoining homes.

A number of hose lines were run into the property to try and contain the aggressive blaze.

ACT Ambulance Service paramedics treated one person at the scene.

The cause of the fire is not suspicious and is believed to have been accidental.

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