Update:

Fire Investigators have determined a fatal fire at Devonport yesterday was accidental.

Emergency services were called to the fire on Gunn Street about 5am.

Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire, and sadly located a person – believed to be the resident of the property – deceased inside the unit.

Fire Investigators worked at the scene yesterday, and have determined the cause of the fire to be accidental.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person involved.

A formal identification process will be conducted, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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Earlier:

An investigation is underway into a fatal fire at Devonport this morning. 

About 5am, emergency services responded to reports of a residence on fire on Gunn Street. 

Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire, and sadly located a person – believed to be the resident of the property – deceased inside the unit. 

Investigations into the cause of the fire will be conducted today.  

A formal identification process will be conducted, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person involved.