Gagebrook house destroyed by second fire in two months

A house in Hobart’s northern suburbs has been “completely destroyed” by a suspicious fire just two months after it was damaged in an arson attack.

A SUSPICIOUS early-morning fire has completely destroyed a vacant Gagebrook house.

Police on patrol in the area observed the Bond Place property fully alight about 4.30am Wednesday.

Fire crews from Bridgewater and Glenorchy extinguished the blaze but the house was completely destroyed, with damage estimated at about $250,000.

Police are investigating the fire, which has been deemed suspicious.

It is the second time in two month firefighters have attended the address.

“The house received minor non-structural damage from an arson in February,” Tasmania Police said.

“That fire remains under investigation.”

Anyone with information in relation to the fire or suspicious activity in the area around the time is asked to contact Bridgewater CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.