Crews were called out to the 4400 block of Verona Drive in Mill Creek, Del. just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday.
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They arrived to find flames shooting from the first floor of the home.
Firefighters battled the fire and made their way to the second floor where they rescued a 91-year-old man from his bedroom, along with his dog.
The man was taken to Christiana Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
The dog was taken to a local vet for treatment.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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