Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a vacant house at Clarendon Vale overnight. 

“About 3.30am, emergency services responded to reports of a house on fire on Launde Avenue,” said Detective Inspector David Gill. 

“Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire, and Fire Investigators have determined the fire was deliberately lit.” 

“If anyone has any information in relation to the fire, or suspicious activity in the area around the time, police ask them to come forward.” 

Information can be provided to South East CIB on 131 444, quote OR781693. 

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