Midvale house fire: Ewart Street home goes up in flames as firefighters try to force entry

Firefighters are responding to a serious house fire in Midvale late Thursday night.

The blaze broke out at a home on Ewart Street about 9.50pm.

It is understood firefighters were requesting multiple ambulances. It is unclear whether anyone was inside the home at the time of publication.

The property was 90 per cent involved by fire when firefighters arrived. It is understood they were trying to gain entry to the burning home at 10pm. Police were also on scene.

Authorities are expected to provide an update on Friday morning.