Police hunt arsonists over $300k house fire in Saddleworth

Fire crews have battled a huge blaze in the state’s Mid-North that destroyed a house as well as a car and boat. Amazingly, the couple’s dogs were saved.

Authorities have launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack on a home in the state’s Mid-North.

The blaze erupted around 10pm on Saturday night on Mary St in Saddleworth, destroying the single-storey house alongside a car and a speed boat.

On arrival, fire crews found the home fully alight but prevented the flames from spreading to neighbouring properties.

A young couple has been left homeless after a fierce fire destroyed their house at Saddleworth, in the state's Mid North. The hunt is on for the arsonists responsible. 7NEWS Adelaide at 6pm | https://t.co/8ftPfGh39Y@RegterNathan#7NEWSpic.twitter.com/s3huWojuD9

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Fire crews battle the blaze on Mary St at Saddleworth. Picture: Country Fire Service

The home, a boat and a car were destroyed. Picture: 7NEWS

Police are treating the fire as suspicious. Picture: 7NEWS

Residents were not present at the time and their dogs were safely rescued.

The fire is being treated as suspicious and the damage bill is estimated around $300,000.

SA Police, SA Ambulance, Fire Cause Investigators and SA Power Networks went to the scene and an appeal has been launched for any information or dashcam footage that may help with the investigation.