The Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 6:14amCT on Friday morning to 400 Bomar Heights, Summit Manor Nursing Home, on a report of smoke coming from the downstairs hallway.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a two story healthcare facility with nothing showing from the outside. After an investigation, firefighters found smoke inside a downstairs hallway with residents already being excavated.

Firefighters then determined the smoke was coming from an HVAC unit in a resident's room. At that time, positive pressure fans were used to clear the smoke from the hallways before clearing the scene.

There were 11 firefighters on the scene for approximately 1 hour.

Agencies Assisting: Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Columbia Police Department, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Columbia Gas Department.