Quick action by New Bern firefighters saved a home from destruction just before noon Wednesday. New Bern spokeswoman Colleen Roberts says that firefighters got the call to 1302 National Avenue for a report of smoke showing from the roof and attic areas. Firefighters arrived to find flames quickly spreading from the second floor to the attic. The blaze was brought under control within 20 minutes. It took another hour to fully extinguish the flames. Fortunately the home is not a total loss and can be repaired.