Suspicious house fire, Eagleby

Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred last night in Eagleby.

Around 7.15pm, police were called to the Swallow Street address after a neighbour heard a loud bang and saw flames coming from the residence.

Witnesses reported seeing a white van bearing South Australian registration S792AVE flee the scene shortly after noticing the fire.

No one was home at the time of the incident, but the blaze caused significant damage to the house.

Police guarded the scene overnight, and will conduct forensic examinations this morning.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour or seen the white van in the vicinity of Eagleby last night to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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