On the morning of Wednesay 29^th February 2012, upon advice from the Tasmania Fire Service, Police attended a fire at a unit on Curlew Parade, Claremont.  The property is owned by Housing Tasmania and operated by Langford Support Services.

Fire was clearly visible within the unit which was quickly extinguised by Tasmania  Fire Service.  The unit suffered extensive fire and smoke damage.  Ajoining units were not damaged. 

Following investigations by attending Detectives from the Glenorchy Criminal Investigation Branch, a 30-year-old female was formally interviewed and charged with Arson, relative to the fire.  She has been bailed to appear in court at a later date.

The fire scene has been examined by both Tasmania Police Forensic Services and the Tasmania Fire Service fire scene examiner.

Damage to the unit has been assessed at $50,000 to repair.

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