Tragically police can confirm a young child has died in a shed fire at Mowbray this afternoon.

Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Verdun Street shortly after 1:30pm. 

The shed was fully alight when police and Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived minutes later.

A toddler was found deceased, and another young child was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

An adult was also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

TFS fire investigators will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.  

Our thoughts and condolences are with everyone affected.