Thick black smoke seen over Launceston as crews tackle Invermay blaze

Firefighters are battling a house fire on Holbrook Street in the Launceston suburb of Invermay, with motorists urged to stay away from the area.

Images from the area show thick black smoke over the city.

Tasmania Fire Service crews from Rocherlea and Launceston are responding to the blaze.

Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the house and are working to put the fire out.

Tasmania Police has asked drivers to avoid Holbrook Street while emergency services deal with the incident.