Eight people were left without a home yesterday after fire damaged their townhouse unit in 'Aiea.

Fire department officials said a mother and child escaped the fire, but the unit, which was home to four adults and four children, was deemed unliveable.

Firefighters estimated damages at $110,000 to the building and $25,000 for the residents' belongings, said Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Terry Seelig.

Five engine companies, two ladder companies and a battalion chief responded to the 10:24 a.m. alarm at a townhouse complex at 98-949 Kaonohi St.

The American Red Cross Hawai'i State Chapter met with the residents to ensure that they have housing, clothing and food.

A maintenance man at the complex was treated by firefighters and paramedics after he and a fellow maintenance man tried to battle the fire with garden hoses. Police closed Kaonohi Street until about noon.