(La Porte, IN) - A LaPorte man was last reported in critical condition after pulled from his burning home by firefighters on Friday.

 

The fire caused significant damage to the small single-story structure at 1604 K St. LaPorte Fire Chief Andy Snyder said firefighters responding about 11 a.m. encountered heavy smoke and flames.  They were also told by neighbors the man still might be inside the house.

 

Water had just started being applied to the structure when firefighters went in and quickly located the victim, Roy Boness.

 

“We were able to get the individual out within minutes of our arrival,” Snyder said.

 

The man while treated by paramedics was taken by ambulance to nearby La Porte High School and loaded into a medical helicopter that landed in the parking lot. Snyder said Boness was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago with significant burns and smoke inhalation.

 

“We will hope for the best for him,” he said.

 

Most of the fire damage appeared to be to a carport attached to the home where the fire possibly started.