Smoke detectors are credited for the safety of a family of six that made it out of their Hastings home from a fire, the night of July 30.
The family was alerted by the smoke detectors of the fire, which allowed them to safely evacuate.
No one was injured in the fire.
Hastings Fire and Rescue (HFR) received a call to a fire on the 800 block of North Lexington Ave. at 9:44 p.m.
Thirteen firefighters arrived on scene by 9:49 p.m.
Hastings Rural Fire also assisted, and the fire was under control within 10 minutes.
The fire was determined to be accidental, caused by the overheating of a portable air conditioner, according to HFR.
The HFR reported that the fire damage was limited to one room, with smoke and water damage throughout the home.