Firefighters in Columbia were called out Friday to Summit Manor Nursing Home after reports came in of smoke coming from a downstairs hallway.
When firefighters arrived on scene, residents were already being evacuated by nursing home staff.
Firefighters discovered the smoke was coming from an HVAC unit in a resident’s room. Firefighters were on scene for about an hour and were able to clear the smoke from the facility before allowing residents to return.
No injuries were reported.
