Tasmania Police conducted a targeted operation at Rocherlea this afternoon following a deliberately lit fire in the Reservoir Road Reserve overnight.
Working with Tasmania Fire Service – who contained the vegetation fire on Tuesday evening – police from Northern CID patrolled the area, utilising drone technology.
Detective Inspector Nathan Johnston said investigations into the fire were ongoing.
"Deliberately lit fires not only put the community at risk, but the lives of our emergency service workers," he said.
"We will continue to work proactively with our partners at Tasmania Fire Service, and actively investigate any reports of suspicious fire activity - but we also need the community's help."
"Suspicious activity or information can be reported directly to police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000."
