LORAIN — A Lorain man had to be LifeFlighted after he was injured in a house fire early today.

According to firefighters, Scott Pataky, 35, was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. He was released from the hospital this morning, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Firefighters were called to 2315 W. 13th St. about 2 a.m., according to Lt. Thomas Lorbach.

Firefighters were able to get the homeowner, John Pataky, and his son, Scott Pataky, out of the up-down duplex.

Amy Pataky Ray, the homeowner’s daughter, told them she saw Scott operate a lighter near the Christmas tree, igniting the fire.

“Amy said she had seen tree on fire, and Scott attempted to remove it from house,” Lorbach said.

Firefighters did not find any evidence of a Christmas tree, however, Lorbach said.

Scott Pataky was taken by ambulance to Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain and then was LifeFlighted to Metro.

Ohio Edison was called to cut the power to the home, and the department’s Fire Prevention Bureau and a board-up crew were also called, Lorbach said. Because the home has no power, the occupants will be forced to find somewhere else to stay for the time being. Lorbach wasn’t sure whether they were staying with relatives or receiving some sort of assistance.

The cause and the origin of the fire have not been determined and remain under investigation, Lorbach said. He said damage is estimated at $15,000 to the home and $6,000 to its contents.