Northern Territory Police are investigating the circumstances of a structure fire in Tennant Creek overnight that badly damaged several businesses.

Police, the NT Government’s critical goods functional group and the affected businesses are working to ensure the Tennant Creek community continues to have access to essential food and supplies.

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact Police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference number 20183318.