In the early hours of Thursday 22 August 2013 three separate house fires occurred in the Gagebrook area. All fires have been deemed suspicious.

At 12:45am, Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) and Tasmania Police responded to a structural fire at Briar Crescent, Gagebrook. The building sustained major fire damage as a result. The occupants of the property were not home at the time; however two dogs trapped in the residence perished.

Approximately 10 minutes later a second fire was reported at Tottenham Road, Gagebrook, which is an unoccupied residence subjected to previous arson attacks.

Whilst fire investigators were conducting investigations into the fires, a third fire was located at Deak Street, Gagebrook.  The property sustained minor fire damage.

Anyone with information in relation to these fires is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or investigators at the Bridgewater Police Station on 62684100.