Police are investigating a fire that destroyed a house in Clarendon Vale in the early hours of this morning.

The Tasmania Fire Service was called to attend the fire in Bradman St just after midnight.

The fire was extinguished but the house was completely destroyed. Damage was estimated at $250,000.

No occupants were in the house at the time and no one was injured as a result of the fire.

Investigators have determined that the fire was deliberately lit.

Anyone who has any information in relation to the matter should contact the Bellerive Criminal Investigation Branch on 61732685 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestopperstas.com.au.