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Man in critical condition after Liliha house fire extinguished

A man is in critical condition after a three-alarm fire broke out in a two-story home in Liliha this morning, according to first responders.

The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a 911 call at about 7:16 a.m. for a fire at 1614 Stillman Lane in Liliha. Twelve units with 47 personnel responded, with the first arriving on scene at 7:23 a.m. to find a working fire at the home.

Firefighters commenced an aggressive fire attack, and the fire was brought under control at 7:31 a.m. and extinguished at 7:37 a.m.

Police closed Stillman Lane from North School Street to Puuhue Place during the fire, but have since reopened the road.

HFD said one victim was found unconscious on the home’s second floor and quickly extricated, with care transferred to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

EMS treated a man estimated to be in his 60s or 70s for smoke inhalation and provided advanced life support. The man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

No other injuries were reported.

The HFD fire investigator has classified the cause of the fire as accidental, with the origin in the bedroom area. Estimated damages are at $189,000 to the building and $5,000 to its contents.

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