Concerns about the structural integrity of a Malibu house led Los Angeles County firefighters to take a defensive posture in battling a blaze in the home Saturday, authorities said.
The fire was reported at 4:45 p.m. at 26039 Mulholland Highway, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
Arriving firefighters reported smoke showing from the Ventura (101) Freeway and Las Virgenes Road.
Firefighters battled the flames from outside the home, preventing it from spreading to brush, fire officials said.
The flames were reported out at 5:48 p.m. with no injuries, officials said.