Tragically an infant has died and another has sustained serious injuries in a structure fire at Rokeby this morning.
Police and emergency services were called to the fire on Benboyd Circle, Rokeby shortly after 9.00am.
The house was fully alight when police and Tasmania Fire Service crews arrived.
Sadly, an infant was found deceased inside the residence, and another young child and an adult were taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious injuries.
Three other children were also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
TFS fire investigators will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
Our thoughts and condolences are with everyone affected.
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