A century-old hall in Tasmania’s Southern Midlands has been reduced to ash after a deliberately lit fire early this morning.
The historic Baden Hall, located south of Oatlands, was constructed in the 1900s and was currently privately owned.
When the fire crews arrived at the scene around 6am this morning, the hall had been completely destroyed, leaving only remnants of roofing iron scattered on the ground and a chimney standing.
Police and fire investigators arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and have since determined that the fire was deliberate.
A 41-year-old man from the Southern Midlands has been taken into custody and is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Anyone with information in relation to the fire, or suspicious activity in the area around the time is asked to contact police on 131 444 or report through Crime Stoppers Tasmania.
