Tasmania fire and ambulance services were called to the Stonehouse Street home about 10am.

The body of a 30-year-old man was found inside the house.

Investigations revealed he died from smoke inhalation. 

Tasmania Police Inspector Scott Flude said there didn’t appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

“It appears the gentleman has lit a candle and perhaps fallen asleep,” he said.

“The fire has caught onto some nearby paper and then set fire to the room.”

Investigators deemed the fire accidental, with the burning materials causing the room to fill with smoke. 

Damage was minimal and estimated at $2000.

TFS Regional Fire Investigator Anthony Goss said the incident was a timely reminder that only working smoke alarms save lives. 

“Tragic incidents like today’s fatal fire highlight the importance of having working smoke alarms installed in every sleeping area,” he said. 

“Only working smoke alarms save lives as you can’t smell smoke when you’re asleep.”

A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said the man was private and mostly “kept to himself”. 

TFS advice's people to check their smoke alarms monthly and to replace batteries once a year. 

All alarms have a use by date of 10 years, after this time the entire alarm must be replaced.