At 5:30pm, Saturday 12 September, Police and Tasmania Fire Service personnel were called to the scene of a house fire on Gascoyne Street, Kings Meadows.

A member of the public driving past the residence had observed thick smoke and flames emanating from the front of the house and immediately called emergency service personnel.

Tasmania Fire Service and police arrived shortly after and discovered the house fully alight.

Investigations at the scene indicate that the fire was deliberately lit and the sole occupant of the house was not present at the time.

The fire caused extensive damage throughout the residence to an estimated value of $100,000.

Police and Tasmania Fire Service are investigating the cause of the fire.

Acting Sergeant Greenwood of Launceston stated “Police are interested to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have observed anything suspicious.  Anyone with information about the fire can contact Launceston Police Station on 6777 3945 or alternatively Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”