The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. Wednesday on King Street in Hicksville.
Flames could be seen shooting out the windows and smoke rising from the roof.
Fortunately, the 61-year-old homeowner was able to escape the flames.
There's no word yet on the cause of the fire.
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