Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a house at Claremont last night.  

Around 8.40pm emergency services responded to reports of a house on fire on Cadbury Road. 

Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire which had fully engulfed the house. 

A fire scene examination is being undertaken, with the fire believed to have been deliberately lit. 

Anyone with information in relation to the fire, or suspicious activity in the area around the time is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au – information can be provided anonymously.