(La Porte, IN) - A LaPorte man was pulled from his burning home Thursday and taken to a hospital by medical helicopter.

The late morning fire caused significant damage to the single-story ranch structure at 1604 K St.

LaPorte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said there was heavy smoke and flames when firefighters went inside and quickly located the victim, who was helped out of the residence.

The condition of the man was not disclosed.

He was taken by ambulance to the medical helicopter which landed in the parking lot of nearby La Porte High School.