A home in East Devonport has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack on Thursday evening.
Emergency services responded to the Brooke Street property just after 6pm to find the house engulfed in flames.
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Firefighters battled the blaze, but the structure suffered extensive damage.
Police have confirmed they are treating the fire as suspicious.
Fire investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Updated 8pm, Friday March 14: Police have since charged a teenager with arson.
Officers arrested the 18-year-old Devonport man on Friday afternoon.
He is also facing charges for stealing, property and assault offences that allegedly occurred in Devonport over the last two months.
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