Man injured in salon explosion, SA

A man was injured during an explosion at a North Adelaide salon this morning, according to SA Police.

Police, fire crews and paramedics responded to reports of a fire at a Melbourne Street business about 8.15am on Saturday 11 February.

The man sustained serious, potentially life-threatening injuries, and is undergoing surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

The fire caused damage to the business, but did not spread to neighbouring businesses.

Fire cause investigators are attending the scene.

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