Baby dead, children injured after house fire

When fire crews arrived the home was fully alight.

Police found a baby dead inside the home while another young child and an adult were taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious injuries.

Three other children were also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with everyone affected," Tasmania Police said in a statement.

Fire investigators are looking into the cause of the blaze while police will prepare a report for the coroner.