Emergency services were called to the Quiggin Street address about 9pm on Christmas Day, with the house fully involved on arrival.

There were no occupants in the residence at the time of the fire and no one was injured in the incident.

Initial investigations conducted by Police and Tasmania Fire Service have determined the fire to be deliberately lit. Investigators are following a specific line of inquiry.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.