House erupts in flames in East County

SAN DIEGO -- Firefighters on Friday battled a single-family home fully engulfed in flames near Dehesa, first responders said.

The incident occurred around 6:13 p.m. in the 4900 block of Dehesa Road, Cal Fire San Diego told FOX 5.

The blaze spread to vegetation around the structure, according to the fire agency.

Cal Fire confirmed there were no reports of people inside the house.

Multiple units responded to the scene to help extinguish the fire in the brush and structure.

Check back for updates on this developing story.