Major emergency response as fire rips through home in eastern Perth suburb, cause of the blaze unknown

A house east of Perth has been destroyed a by fire that took hold of the structure in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Flames took over the single-storey home on Northmoor Road in Eden Hill at about 4am, triggering a major emergency response.

By the time fire crews arrived the blaze was out of control, with a witness reporting significant damage including the centre of the roof collapsing.

Five crews from Belmont, Malaga and Osborne Park had the fire contained by 4.30am, a DFES spokesperson said.

The home was completely destroyed and the cause is under investigation.

No one was injured, police said.

Anyone with any information relating to the fire has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers. Reports can be made anonymously.