Meningie home destroyed as blaze leaves $200,000 damage bill

A huge fire has torn through a Meningie property, leaving an eye-watering damage bill and a home destroyed.

A massive blaze has torn through a Meningie property, engulfing the home and causing an estimated $200,000 damage.

CFS crews were called to Bowman St about 9.45pm on Sunday, following reports a fire had erupted inside the house.

By the time firefighters arrived, the blaze had completely engulfed the front two rooms of the property.

A home at Meningie was destroyed by a fire on Sunday, September 9. Picture: Tailem Bend CFS

The occupant was home at the time but luckily escaped without injuries.

A total of 20 firefighters battled the blaze to prevent it spreading for more than two hours.

The estimated damage is $200,000 and fire investigators are scheduled to arrive later this morning.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Suspicious fire at Whyalla Stuart

Police are also investigating a weekend fire at Whyalla Stuart

Police and fire crews were called to Galpin St just after 9pm on Saturday after reports of a fire at the front of a home.

A witness reported seeing a person running off after the fire was lit.

Two people were inside at the time and were not injured as the fire did not take off and was extinguished quickly.

Investigations are continuing and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Meningie home destroyed as blaze leaves $200,000 damage bill