Hackham West house fire: Detectives appealing for two people to come forward
Detectives investigating a house fire in which a man died and a woman suffered life-threatening injuries have appealed for two people seen in the area to come forward.
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Detectives are searching for two possible witnesses to a fatal house fire at Hackham West on Saturday.
Pete Wall, 61, died and his partner Simone Asker, 46, suffered life-threatening injuries in the fire that broke out at the Amsterdam Rd property about 8.30am Saturday.
Ms Asker managed to jump through a window to flee the flames and was taken to Flinders Medical Centre.
She remains in hospital in a stable condition.
As investigations into the deadly fire continue, Southern District detectives have appealed for two people they want to speak with to come forward.
Detectives said the cause of the fire is still undetermined, but two people may be able to help with investigations.
“The first is a person who was observed walking along Amsterdam Rd at 8.10am,” police said.
“They were wearing black track pants with a white stripe down the legs, dark shoes, a grey long sleeve hooded top and carrying a black backpack with white print or logo on the front.
“The second is a man who knocked on the door of a house in Oslo Crescent, Hackham West and asked the occupant to call the fire brigade and police, as a house was on fire around the corner and he didn’t have a phone with him.
“This man is described as being of caucasian appearance, 177cm tall with a skinny build, dark moustache and goatee.
“He was wearing black pants and a black hoodie and spoke with an Australian accent.
“The man left when he heard emergency services sirens approaching the area.”
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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