At 1.05 am Friday 26 October 2012, Tasmania Police detected a house fire at Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale.  Tasmania Fire Service were notified, attended and extinguished the smouldering fire shortly after arrival.

The residence is privately owned and tenanted; however, no person was present at the time.  The house has sustained severe damage to an estimate of $100,000.  The tenant has lost most of their belongings.

Police and Tasmania Fire service have determined the fire to have been deliberately lit. 

Any members of the public with information are encouraged to contact Bellerive CIB 6230 2685 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.  Rewards may be provided to people who provide information leading to a conviction. 

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