Police investigate fire at Deak Street, Gagebrook

Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) responded to a house fire at 12 Deak Street in Gagebrook at 5:15am today.

TFS crews quickly extinguished the fire however the structure sustained extensive damage as a result.

There were no occupants in the house at the time of the fire.

The privately owned house was under renovation and had previously been damaged by fire. The latest damage is estimated at about $100,000.

The fire has been determined suspicious and police are seeking assistance from anyone who has information that could assist the investigation.

Any information can be forwarded via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or direct to investigating police at Glenorchy CIB on 6268 4106.