Man, 68, in hospital after explosion causes Murray Bridge house fire

An exploding spray can has caused a house fire at Murray Bridge home, seriously burning a man who is now in hospital.

A man is recovering from burns in hospital after an explosion sparked a fire at his Murray Bridge home on Wednesday night.

Emergency services were called to the Thiele Rd property just before 9pm after reports of an explosion coming from the property.

Fire crews attended and quickly extinguished the blaze.

A 68-year-old man suffered burns and was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Fire-cause investigators attended and examined the scene overnight

The fire was believed to have started after a flyspray canister was left near a fire and exploded and is considered accidental.

Police are investigating the blaze and ask anyone with any information that may assist the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.