70 residents were evacuated from an apartment block in Belconnen early this morning following a fire which police are treating as suspicious.

At approximately 6.30am ACT Fire and Rescue responded to reports of a car fire on Disney Court.

Upon arrival firefighters found a car well alight under a block of apartments with fire spreading to other vehicles.

An ACT ESA spokesperson said approximately 70 residents were evacuated from the building because of the fire.

One person was assessed by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics and transported to hospital in a stable condition.

ACT Policing have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fire.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Please quote reference P1909567. Information can be provided anonymously.