The Launceston Police Station was damaged when a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the rear car park on Friday night.
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Police CCTV shows an individual approaching the gates to the car park and throwing the object at 10.51pm.
The item self-extinguished a short time later, but smoke and fire damage was caused to the police station building.
In a statement, Tasmania Police said it is continuing to investigate the incident.
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"Lives were put at serious risk but fortunately nobody was harmed as a result of the incident," the statement reads.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or Tasmania Police on 131 444.