Fire crews are currently working to extinguish a fire at a Stoke resthome.
The fire broke out at Ultimate Care Kensington Court around 11.40am on Tuesday.
Fire and Emergency shift supervisor Blair Walklin says five crews are currently in attendance and are working to extinguish the fire.
"Crews are working to extinguish a fire in the building, it is unclear at this stage exactly what is on fire."
He says residents had been evacuated and he had not been made aware of any injuries.
Firefighters from Nelson, Stoke and Richmond are at the scene along with police.
