House fire leads to drug grow house discovery at residential address in Croydon

Fireys made a surprising find when they were called to a blaze at an attractive Californian bungalow in Adelaide’s inner suburbs on Tuesday night.

It comes after police and emergency services were called to reports of a house fire at Scotia Street Croydon earlier on Wednesday morning. Picture: FIVEAA

Firefighters were surprised to find a cannabis grow house after they were called to a fire on Tuesday night.

Police and emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a Californian bungalow on Scotia St, Croydon, just after 12.10am on Wednesday,

When firefighters entered the property they allegedly located cannabis plants and hydroponic equipment.

Police allege they found cannabis plants and hydroponic equipment. Picture: FIVEAA

The fire was contained to the roof space, causing minor damage to the structure, and police reported the home was vacant and that no one was injured.

Images from the scene reveal a burnout van had been loaded on a trailer as police prepared to remove the car.

It is unknown what the link is – if any – between the van and the house fire.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.