Police question woman after deliberate blaze destroys Devonport unit

The unit in Devonport engulfed in heavy smoke during the fire. Image / via Pulse

A unit in Devonport has been destroyed by a fire that authorities say was deliberately lit.

Emergency services were called to the blaze on the corner of William and Madden Streets around 12:30pm on Wednesday.

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Police say the unit was completely destroyed by the fire, which fire investigators have since determined was deliberately lit.

A 39-year-old Devonport woman was taken into custody and is assisting police with their inquiries.

“Investigators would like to hear from anyone with information about the incident,” a spokesperson said.

“Information can be provided to Western Criminal Investigation Division on 131 444.”