House fire in Sydney's west

A Sydney family had a lucky escape after an early morning fire tore through their house.

Firefighters arrived at the home at about 7am in Shalvey, in the city’s west, after a kitchen fire got out of control.

Several people, including children, were sleeping inside at the time and neighbours frantically banged on the doors to wake them.

No one was hurt but the house sustained extensive damage. Emergency services are still at the scene.