Stubborn Spring Valley House Fire Takes Crews Hours to Tame

The homeowner's immediate neighbors were evacuated

Firefighters from multiple agencies were called to battle a stubborn house fire in Spring Valley that burned for more than four hours overnight Saturday.

A resident in the 10000 block of Artesian Springs Court called 911 when he saw smoke inside his home at about 9 p.m. Saturday. 

Firefighters with the San Miguel Fire Protection District (SMFD) saw smoke coming from the walls on the second floor. They opened up the walls and realized the fire was coming from the attic. They quickly called for backup. 

The San Diego Fire Department, the Chula Vista Fire Department, and Heartland Fire were all sent to assist. 

The fire tore through the roof of the house. It was made of stucco and tile, which added an extra level of difficulty for firefighters as they worked to contain the blaze, the SMFD battalion chief told NBC 7. 

Ebony Probst lives next door. 

"They came and knocked on the door and made everybody evacuate," she said. "We're like right there." 

After more than four hours, crews were able to get a handle on the fire.

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