Hastings Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire at around 11:10 a.m. on Monday at a home in the 100 block of West Ninth Street.
Officials say the resident returned home to find the single-story house filled with smoke and reported the fire.
Firefighters had it under control in about 15 minutes and then worked to ventilate the house.
Authorities say the fire caused an estimated $40,000 worth of damage to the home.
The majority of the damage was to the kitchen area on the main floor.
The Red Cross was also requested to provide assistance to the two adults and two children who were displaced by the fire.
Officials say three dogs were rescued from the home by emergency crews, and at least one was transported by veterinarians.
They say no other injuries were reported and no other structures were damaged.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Hastings Police Department, Hastings Utility Department, City of Hastings Street Department and Hastings Rural Fire Department were dispatched to the incident as well.
The home did not have working smoke or carbon monoxide alarms.
Anyone who does not have working smoke or carbon monoxide alarms can call Hastings Fire & Rescue at (402) 461-2350 and staff will install them at no charge.
