Devonport Police attended the scene of a vehicle fire, near 81 Drake Street, Devonport at approx. 1am this morning.

Tasmania Fire Service were also in attendance and quickly extinguished the fire.

It appears at this stage that the fire was caused by some type of explosion within the vehicle.

The vehicle has been destroyed, however nil persons were injured as a result, and only minor damage to a nearby house has been reported.

The fire/explosion has been deemed suspicious and investigations are continuing.