House fire at Elizabeth East

Emergency services raced to reports of a house fire in Dewey Street, Elizabeth East just after 3am on Sunday 25 October.

There were eight occupants inside the house when the fire broke out with seven able to safely evacuate.  When emergency services arrived, the house was well alight, and firefighters entered the property to rescue the eighth resident.

The 27-year-old man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment for smoke inhalation and minor burns.

The fire caused extensive damage to one side of the home but did not spread to neighbouring properties.  A car parked in the driveway sustained heat damage.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Fire cause investigators and CIB detectives will attend and examine the scene later this morning.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000.

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