01/16/2026
Columbia Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at 06:14 hours 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 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 residence 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 scene for approximately 1 hour.
Agencies That Assisted: Adair County E911 Center, Adair County Ambulance Service, Columbia Police Department, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, City of Columbia Gas Department
(Grant Loy, Public Information Officer – Columbia Adair County Fire Department)