House in Scott Rd, Bridgewater destroyed by early morning fire

A fierce early morning blaze has ripped through a house in Bridgewater causing $250,000 damage that will likely require the property to be demolished.

A HOUSE in Bridgewater will likely need demolishing after a fierce early morning blaze ripped through the property.

Emergency services were called to the Scott Rd home about 3am this morning.

When fire crews arrived more than half the house was already engulfed and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered to search for occupants.

A fire caused $250k damage to 40 Scott Road in Bridgewater last night. Picture: MATT THOMPSON

The occupants weren't at home when the rental property burned at 3am last night. Picture: MATT THOMPSON

Tasmania Fire Service station officer Jarrod Read said no one was home at the time and crews quickly brought the blaze under control.

“Owing to the ferocity of the fire, the house sustained considerable structural damage and will possibly require demolition,” he said.

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“Investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway with a damage bill estimated to be approximately $250,000.”

The occupants of the rental property were at the Scott Rd home this afternoon inspecting the damage, while the landlord boarded up windows.

They said they would likely have to demolish the house.

Mr Read said now was a timely reminder with daylight savings ending shortly and winter approaching to check your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed.