A rental property in Lenah Valley has been left severely damaged after a fire broke out at around 9pm last night.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Augusta Road after smoke was seen issuing from the house.
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TFS say crews from Hobart and Glenorchy arrived quickly and found the fire in the rear of the house, which had spread to the roof space, causing around $250,000 damage to the property.
It has been reported that the house was empty at the time of the incident.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and investigations are underway.
Anyone with information about the fire is urged to contact Tasmania Police.
