Fire destroys house, car in Risdon Vale, Tasmania

Tasmania Fire Service crews have rushed to the scene of a significant fire which destroyed a house and car. SEE THE PHOTOS + LATEST UPDATES >>

A house in Risdon Vale has been completely destroyed by fire this afternoon. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

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TASMANIA Fire Service crews rushed to the scene of a significant house fire at Tecoma Road, Risdon Vale on Monday afternoon.

Crews on the scene confirmed a house and a car were fully engulfed in fire, with the home destroyed.

Fire crews inside the burnt out house at Tecoma Rd, Risdon Vale. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

Tasmania Police crews closed the road, with a power pole directly outside the home.

A Tasmania Fire Service spokeswoman said the house was completely destroyed, with four units responding to the triple-0 call just after 3.30pm.

The home was reportedly not occupied at the time of the fire, with the resident having been located by authorities.

Tasmania Fire Service crews at the scene of the house fire. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

Crews responded from Hobart, Glenorchy, Risdon Vale and Clarence, with the fire threatening neighbouring properties.

Fire and police crews will continue to investigate the cause of the fire.

The fire completely destroyed the house and a car. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES