Fatal Devonport Fire Spurs Police Probe

An investigation is underway into a fatal fire at Devonport this morning.

About 5am, emergency services responded to reports of a residence on fire on Gunn Street.

Tasmania Fire Service crews extinguished the fire, and sadly located a person – believed to be the resident of the property – deceased inside the unit.

Investigations into the cause of the fire will be conducted today.

A formal identification process will be conducted, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the person involved.

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