House fire breaks out in Carmel Valley

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Firefighters battled an early morning blaze at a home in Carmel Valley Friday, said the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

According to fire officials, a call came in at 4:18 a.m. reporting a structure fire at a residence in the 3600 block of Torrey View Court, near Carmel Mountain Road. Responding crews discovered a fire on the whole first floor of a home.

Smoke and flames were seen coming out the windows, inching closer to nearby neighboring homes. SDFD said a total of about 40 people, including those in surrounding residences, were evacuated during their response.

At that time other resources, like the City of Encinitas Fire Operations, were called in to assist.

Everyone in the home that caught fire was reported safe, including their three dogs. There were no injuries.

The fire has since been contained and fire crews are expected to remain on the scene for several hours for cleanup, as well as an investigation into the origins of the fire.

Fire officials said the home was severely damaged, and a neighbor's home also suffered some damage.

No further details were immediately released.