A man has been arrested following a fire at a Newnham property in the early hours of this morning.

Police received multiple calls from the public just after midnight when a man was reportedly seen running from the George Town Road address.

Multiple Tasmania Fire Service crews responded and the fire was contained before a 34 year old Launceston man was arrested by police.

He remains in custody and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. Quote ESCAD number 000006-12122025.