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January 17, 2010 (Spring Valley) -- A two story house fire in Spring Valley triggered a two-alarm response Saturday afternoon, resulting in $100,000 of damage, according to a preliminary estimate. No injuries were reported.
The location and construction type showed potential for tremendous destruction. The fire was reported at 1:25 PM on the 3500 block of Saddle Road. The home owner said she returned from shopping, opened the door and was greeted by smoke. Homes in this area of Spring Valley are built on an upward slop, so water pressure can be an issue. In an effort to properly attack the fire crews laid a quarter mile (1600 feet) of hose.
Crews from El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Santee assisted San Miguel Fire Department in fighting the fire. The flames were knocked down in less than 20 minutes. Fire and heat damage was contained to the lower floor, the upper level sustained smoke damage.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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