A 22-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody on charges of aggravated burglary and arson following a suspicious house fire last night at Lune River, in Tasmania’s south.

The fire started about 6.05pm Wednesday with brigades from Southport, Dover and Geeveston called in. The fire crews arrived a short time later to find the building on Lune River Road fully engulfed in flames, and it has been destroyed by the fire.

A crime scene has been declared, with forensics officers, a fire scene examiner and Criminal Investigation Branch detectives on site this morning.

Information to police identified a vehicle leaving the house around the time the fire started.

Officers from Dover Police Station were dispatched to the fire and intercepted a Holden station wagon, observing items in the car which police will allege were stolen from the property.

Southern CIB Detective Inspector David Gill said police arrested the 22-year-old driver and seized the vehicle for further examination.

“While investigations are continuing, the quick thinking and diligence of attending uniform officers is commended,” Detective Inspector Gill said.

“The interception and search of the vehicle led to the identification of evidence and timely arrest of the suspect”.

Anyone with information about the incident or has dash-cam or CCTV footage that may assist police, is asked to contact 131 444.

You can also report it to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.