Fire crews and police were called to a two-bedroom unit at Euroka Court at Upper Burnie about 11.30 last night.

On their arrival, it was engulfed in flames, and fire crews took about 15 minutes to extinguish the fire.

The unit was vacant and unoccupied.

It had an estimated value of $150,000.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage, and further investigations will continue today.

Police have asked anyone who may have witnessed the fire or who has any information to contact Tasmanian Police on 131 444 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.