Firefighters battle heavy blaze at Mt. Washington home

MOUNT WASHINGTON, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Firefighters battled heavy flames at a hillside Mt. Washington home just north of downtown Los Angeles and at least one civilian was injured, officials said.

An 84-year-old man remained unaccounted for late Thursday as firefighters continuing mopping up hot spots. Residents said the owner of the house ran inside to save some puppies and they did not see him again.

A 74-year-old woman was treated for smoke inhalation and listed in fair condition, fire officials said.

The multistory home was described as a 9,111 square-foot hillside house built in 1991. At least 126 100 firefighters were assigned to fight the blaze.

Aerial footage showed the flames at first dimming slightly before producing serious flareups.