House fire Woodville West, South Australia

Police are investigating a fire at Woodville West which destroyed one house and damaged the neighbouring property early this morning.

Just before 3am, Wednesday 19 December, police and emergency services were called to Pitman Avenue after reports of a house on fire.

MFS crews were on scene quickly however the blaze moved to the adjoining home. It took fire fighters about an hour to bring the blaze under control.

One home was completely destroyed and the other home received fire damage to the front bedroom. The occupants had evacuated the home and no-one was injured as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire is currently undetermined and police Fire Cause Investigators will be attending this morning to examine the scene.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.

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