Police investigate deliberately lit house fire: Significant smoke and fire damage
Fire crews were quick on the scene of a deliberately lit house fire in George Town on Sunday night. Police are investigating after the blaze was deemed deliberate. DAMAGE ESTIMATED>>
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A HOUSE at George Town that was deliberately set ablaze Sunday night sustained more than $150,000 of fire and smoke.
Tasmania Fire Service received “numerous calls” just after 6.30pm and crews quickly attended the unoccupied property to find the front bedroom well alight.
Tasmania Police Forensic Services and a Tasmania Fire Service Fire Investigator attended and examined the scene [Monday] morning.
A spokesman for George Town Police Station said the arson was being investigated.
Anyone with information in relation to the fire or anyone acting suspiciously in the area
on Sunday night has been asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au.
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