Clothing fire sparks warning
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The Fire Service is warning home owners to keep lighters and matches away from children.
The warning comes after fire destroyed a house in Lamprill Circle, Gagebrook late yesterday afternoon.
The Fire Service says initial information suggests a child had set fire to clothing in a bedroom.
Damage is estimated at $300,000.
Fire has destroyed the scorer's booth at the Dodges Ferry football oval south-east of Hobart.
A stolen car was also set alight at the scene.
The Fire Service says the blaze was deliberate.
Police are investigating.
