Firefighter collapses while trying to contain alleged arson blaze

A firefighter has collapsed after suffering a medical episode while trying to save an Adelaide home.

The firefighter was one of more than 20 crew responding to a house fire allegedly sparked by arson in Plympton Park just before 7am.

The firefighter's colleagues were shaken as they rushed to provide first aid before paramedics arrived.

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The senior officer suffered a medical episode and was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital where he is recovering.

"Our thoughts are absolutely with his family. I know the individual very well, and absolutely my thoughts are with him and his family," Metropolitan Fire Service Chief Officer Jeff Swann said.

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As firefighters battled the blaze, police were also on the scene and questioned a man who had run to a neighbouring property after the fire broke out. 

He was later released, before a 39-year-old was arrested and charged with arson.

He will likely remain in custody to appear in court on Monday.

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.