The man is being treated at Atrium Medical Center.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it appears a burning candle caught plastic on the wall on fire.
No other injuries were reported.
Lolli said the home was undergoing renovations.
“Unfortunately this is a case where the residents tried to put out the fire before calling the fire department,” Lolli said.
INITIAL REPORT:
Middletown emergency dispatchers confirmed to this news outlet that EMS crews are on the scene of a fire in the 1700 block of Taylor Avenue.
Reports of injuries and damages were not available dispatch said, and further information was not available as of 5:45 p.m.
Stay tuned to the Journal-News for more information as it becomes available.