Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at a residence in New St Invermay overnight.
Crews from Tasmania Fire Service were called to the scene about 8.15pm, where they found that a fire had been lit on the exterior of the unit and had tracked inside.
Fire was controlled quickly, minimizing damage to the unit,
The unit was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
TFS investigators deemed the fire to be deliberately lit and the matter has been handed to Tasmania Police for investigation.
Anyone with information, or dash cam or CCTV of anyone acting suspiciously in the area just prior to the fire, should contact Launceston Criminal Investigation Branch on 131444.
You can also report to Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or crimestopperstas.com.au, You can remain anonymous.
