A man was arrested after a fire at a Paradise home overnight.
Emergency services were called to a house in Leewood Road, Paradise about 12.30am on Tuesday 29 October after reports of a fire.
The two men inside the property were able to escape the building without injury. One of the occupants then left the scene before emergency services arrived.
MFS crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, which was contained to a single bedroom.
There was significant damage caused to the room and smoke damage throughout the house.
Following investigations, a 43-year-old man, who resides at the property, was arrested nearby and charged with arson and acts likely to cause harm.
He was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.
Eastern District CIB detectives and crime scene investigators will attend the scene this morning.
Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at
