Bellerive CIB is investigating a deliberately lit fire at City Automotives in Mornington in which several vehicles and shipping containers were set alight.

Just after 11pm last night, a fire was detected in the rear yard of an automotive repair premises at 295 Cambridge Road, Mornington.

Several vehicles and shipping containers were found to be alight on arrival of Tasmania Fire Service and police.  An LPG gas bottle also exploded during the fire.

The cause of the fire has not been officially determined at this stage. Fire scene examiners and detectives are currently at the scene and investigations are underway.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bellerive CIB on 131444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.