Police are investigating a fire – believed to have been deliberately lit – which damaged a building in the Hobart CBD area this morning. 

About 6am, emergency services responded to reports of the fire on Barrack Street.  

Police would like to speak to anyone with information in relation to the fire, suspicious activity in the area around the time, or CCTV or dash cam. 

Information can be provided direct to South East CIB on 131 444 and quote OR787715. 

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopprstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.