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93-year-old man escapes house fire in Whitehall

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WHITEHALL, Pa. — Firefighters battled a fire at a home in Whitehall on Monday.

A 93-year-old man and his dog were able to get out of the home on Child Drive safely.

Elmer Matto told Channel 11 he had just pulled his car into his garage after a trip when he realized something wasn't right.

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"I got out of the car and walked around to the front and there was an engine fire and there were flames and smoke already," Matto said.

That's when he went inside his home to dial 911 and to make sure his dog got out safely.

From the outside of his home, what appears to be left of a burned-out car can be seen.

One firefighter was rolled out from the scene on a stretcher. The fire chief said he was overcome by heat.

Matto just wants to thank the firefighters.

"I’m very grateful that they did their job," Matto said.

He said he has lived in the home since 1960 and for now, he is staying with neighbors.

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