HASTINGS — Hastings Fire and Rescue responded to a fire call shortly before 7 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16 at 1105 Jefferson Ave.
Two male residents were transported around 7:10 a.m. to Mary Lanning Healthcare with unknown injuries.
The timing of the incident was advantageous because it occurred during a shift change. So, nearly twice as many on-duty personnel responded, compared to most other times of the day.
The additional personnel on site expedited rescue and transportation of the two residents.
A dog was also rescued. The dog was given oxygen on scene and transported to TLC Vet Clinic.
The dog continued to receive oxygen as well as medication for smoke inhalation at TLC Vet Clinic and is currently doing well.
The incident was a two-alarm fire. In addition to Hastings Fire and Rescue, Hastings Rural Fire Volunteer Fire Department and off-duty HFR firefighters also responded.
Hastings Police Department, City of Hastings Street Department, Hastings Utilities, Adams County Emergency Management responded to the incident as well.
The fire was under control around 8:10 a.m. There was no other property damage.
The amount of damages and cause of the fire are under investigation.
The dog continued to receive oxygen as well as medication for smoke inhalation at TLC Vet Clinic and is currently doing well, (City of Hastings, Courtesy)
