Molotov cocktail attack at Happy Valley and car fire at Hackham West believed to be linked

Two molotov cocktail attacks within hours of each other in Adelaide’s south overnight are linked, police say.

A molotov cocktail was hurled at a southern suburbs home in an arson attack believed to be linked to a nearby suspicious car fire.

Police and fire crews were alerted to a small fire at a home on Herrings Lane Happy Valley about 10pm Wednesday.

A Happy Valley home was targeted by a molotov cocktail. Picture: Roy VanDerVegt

The blaze was contained and caused minor damage to the front premises, and occupants weren’t injured.

About three hours later, around 1.30am Thursday, a gold Holden Sedan was reported alight in the driveway of Valleyfair Rd at Hackham West.

Police are investigating two suspicious fires in the southern suburbs overnight. Picture: Roy VanDerVegt

The fire was contained but the vehicle was significantly damaged.

Police found a molotov cocktail near the vehicle.

Investigations are underway over both suspicious fires and police believe they are linked.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

It comes after two fires within half an hour in the southern suburbs including one which occurred at O’Sullivan Beach and another at Sheidow Park.

The O’Sullivan Beach home was significantly damaged and the shed at Sheidow Park was destroyed including its contents of a car and motorbike.