A woman has been charged with arson following a fire at a West Launceston residence overnight.
Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police were called to Merrys Lane about 10.30pm Wednesday after reports a structure was on fire.
A man, who was inside the property at the time of the fire, had escaped without injuries and contacted emergency services.
Crews from Launceston and Prospect fire brigades attended and contained the fire.
Damage has been estimated at approximately $400,000.
A woman – who was also outside the residence when emergency services arrived - was arrested by police.
A fire investigation determined the fire was deliberately lit and the woman - a 52 year old of no fixed address – has since been charged with arson and detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court tonight.
Anyone with information or CCTV footage from the area at the time of the fire should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
