The 37-year-old ensured that his family were saved from the early-morning fire, but fell unconscious after returning to the house.

For the past few years, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have been lonely times for her because her husband is in an assisted living center. This year, the temple will do a first day of Hanukkah celebration Wednesday, Dec. 25, at which the first menorah candle will be lit, Hanukkah songs will be sung and Chinese food will be served.

An Oakland man died in a house fire Wednesday morning after safely getting his family out of the home, the fire department said.