Historic Brisbane home engulfed in flame

Hanworth House. 109 Lytton Road, East Brisbane. Source: Supplied

FIVE fire crews are battling to save a heritage-listed homestead on fire in Brisbane's inner east.

Emergency services were called to the blaze at "Hanworth" on Lytton Road, East Brisbane shortly before 12.30am.

A Department of Community Services spokeswoman said 50 per cent of the house was alight when fire crews arrived.

It is not known if the house was vacant at the time but the spokeswoman said all persons were accounted for.

A police spokesman said Lytton Road would be completely closed to traffic while the blaze was brought under control. Lytton Rd outbound is blocked after Heidelberg St, while Lytton Rd inbound is blocked at Walter Ave.

Fire fighters in breathing apparatus were still working to contain the fire at 1.30am.

The 19 bedroom property, built in 1864, sold in September 2012 for over $2 million.

A police spokesperson has warned drivers to expect significant peak hour traffic delays on Tuesday morning on the inbound lanes of Lytton Rd.

Emergency services have urged drivers to avoid the area.

Hanworth House. 109 Lytton Road, East Brisbane.

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