At approximately 4.40am on Thursday 13 November 2014 police and fire crews attended to a structure fire at a wood yard on Remount Rd Mowbray. Police and Fire Scene examiners have remained at the scene all morning and the fire has now been determined as deliberately lit.

The structure was a large shed used to store timber. It is valued at approximately $100,000.00 and the contents valued at approximately $40,000.00. No-one was injured.

Launceston CIB Detectives are currently investigating the fire and would like to speak to anyone who may have information or saw anyone or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area at the time.

Reports can be made to Launceston CIB on 6777 3910 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.