Launceston house fire deliberately lit, police investigating
A Launceston house fire was confirmed as deliberately lit, with police seeking CCTV and witness information.
A house fire on Burrawang Court in Launceston was deliberately lit. Fire crews from Launceston and Rocherlea responded just after 7pm on Friday 25 September.
The back of the house was on fire when they arrived. The fire was contained to one room at the rear.
Police confirmed on Saturday at 4.15pm that the fire was deliberately lit. Investigations are continuing.
- Burrawang Court, Launceston
- Location
- just after 7pm Friday September 25
- Response time
- 4.15pm Saturday September 26
- Confirmation time
- ESCAD391-25092026
- Fire case number
Why it mattersAn arson investigation is underway in Tasmania. Authorities need public help to identify whoever deliberately lit the fire.
AustraliaLaunceston residents should be alert to suspicious activity and provide any CCTV footage to police. Local safety concerns may remain until the person is identified.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 35 min ago
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