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.