1 rescued from burning home in Fullerton

LOS ANGELES - One person was rescued after a house in Fullerton erupted in flames late Tuesday night, fire authorities said.

The fire was reported around 11:45 p.m. on Glenhaven Avenue, located near Hillcrest Park.

Firefighters found one person inside the burning home, and they were taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.

Crews said they encountered "pack rat" conditions inside, along with a number of dogs. Officials said two dogs were taken to an emergency clinic and the dogs’ owner found temporary placement for the remaining animals..

No further information was immediately released by authorities. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.