Tasmania Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred at an unoccupied unit in a complex on Warring Street, Ravenswood, overnight.
In a media release issued on Monday, Tasmania Police stated that officers were called to the property at approximately 12:10 am. Upon arrival, they found a fire in one of the units within the complex, which was confirmed to be vacant.
According to the police statement, initial investigations into the cause of the blaze indicate that the fire was deliberately lit. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Police are appealing to the public for assistance. They have asked anyone who may have information regarding the fire to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in obtaining CCTV or dashcam footage from the Warring Street area between 11:15 pm on Sunday night and 12:15 am on Monday morning.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number OR808701. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania.