A house in Berri in South Australia's Riverland region has been destroyed by fire, with three people taken to hospital after escaping the burning property.

Emergency services were called to a single-storey home on Manifold Crescent at about 9:45am on Sunday after reports of a fire. When crews arrived, the house was already fully engulfed in flames, with fire visible through the front window and doorway.

Three people managed to evacuate the property before emergency crews dealt with the blaze. They were taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident. No further serious injuries were reported in the initial information released by authorities.

The fire caused extensive damage to the property, leaving the house destroyed. Firefighters worked at the scene to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading further.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Investigators are expected to examine the property and surrounding circumstances as part of efforts to establish how the blaze started.

House fires can spread rapidly, particularly once flames move through multiple areas of a building. Emergency authorities regularly remind residents to have working smoke alarms, maintain clear escape routes and ensure everyone in the household knows how to leave safely during an emergency.

The incident also highlights the importance of calling emergency services as soon as a fire is detected. Early notification can give firefighters more time to respond and can help people leave a property before conditions become more dangerous.

For the Berri community, the destruction of the home adds to the challenges faced by residents dealing with the aftermath of a major emergency. The affected occupants will now face the process of finding alternative accommodation and dealing with the loss and damage caused by the fire.

Authorities have not yet released a confirmed cause for the blaze. Further investigation will be required before any conclusions can be reached.

The incident was included in the Riverland region's latest local news briefing on Monday, September 28, making it one of the latest confirmed local fire incidents reported in South Australia today.

Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant around potential household fire hazards and to ensure smoke alarms are operating correctly. Having an emergency plan can also help households respond quickly if a fire occurs.