BARTON COUNTY- Fire investigators say a an overheated air compressor may have caused a fire on Wednesday in rural Barton County.

Sheriff’s deputies responded just before 9a.m. to report of a structure fire at 991 NW 20 Avenue.

Upon arrival they discovered a single-story residence with an attached two-car garage on fire.

The occupants had managed to exit the residence without injury.

The Hoisington fire department arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control.

The garage area of the home suffered substantial fire damage and the remaining portion of the residence received smoke and water damage.

The estimated amount of the losses is in excess of $10,000.