Firefighters from Atlantic were called to the scene of a reported residential fire early this (Wednesday) morning. The call from 1210 Locust came in just before 2:15-a.m.. The occupants were out of the home at the time of the call, thanks to being alerted by their smoke detectors. Prior to firefighters’ arrival, Atlantic Police Officer Nathan Kinney was able to extinguish flames coming from an overloaded power strip for a fish tank circulation and filtration system.

Fire crews remained on the scene until around 3:15-a.m., ventilating the home. No injuries were reported and the house sustained primarily smoke damage. The family was being assisted by the American Red Cross, following the event.