Man killed in Adelaide house fire

A man has died in an Adelaide house fire.

Emergency crews were called to the Morphett Vale house about 3am on Monday.

One man escaped the fire and has been taken to hospital with minor injuries, but the body of another was found inside the home.

The survivor could not help the dead man because of the intensity of the fire, a Metropolitan Fire Service spokeswoman said.

Police and the MFS will investigate the cause of the fire.

A smoke alarm was working at the property.

Damage is estimated at $200,000.