SAN ANTONIO - Residents at a Northwest Side apartment complex were evacuated early Thursday morning due to a fire caused by an air conditioning unit, fire officials said.The fire was reported around 1:45 a.m. at the Hearthstone communities complex, found in the 8800 block of Cinnamon Creek off of Hamilton Wolfe road.Firefighters said the fire was caused by an electrical short inside an air conditioning unit. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found that the fire had spread to an attic.Residents next door had to be evacuated as firefighters worked.No one was hurt by the fire, and as of now there is no damage estimate.The investigation is ongoing.Stay with KSAT 12 both online and on-air for more information on this developing story. Copyright 2016 by KSAT - All rights reserved.Updated Newer apartment buildings do have AC (generally) and all business buildings do. Unfortunately, it is very expensive to add AC when a building didn't have it before, especially if that older building didn't have ducted heating.

And yes, Seattle has been a bit delusional about this. It really did used to be only a few days a year where AC would have been nice. Now it is weeks. And older residences are particularly hard hit by this. I've been here 22 years and the need for AC is clearly more noticeable today than it was when I moved here.Written Times are changing. I've been in WA for 12 years and, upon first moving here, the thought of having air-conditioning was unheard of. Nobody had it save for restaurants and movie theaters. But this is changing as our summers get hotter and hotter.I live 30 miles or so east of Seattle, in King County. Still the "wet side" of the mountains. I work from home.My house didn't have air conditioning and I never thought it necessary until several days of 90-degree weather continued to bake my west-facing house. Out of curiosity, I put one of those weather stations in my home office (second floor, west facing) that reported both indoor and outdoor temperatures.I was under deadline and had my computer going all day, two monitors, video capture equipment, and an Xbox 360 devkit.

At midnight, my 12'x12' room was 102 degrees F. I was sitting in a pair of boxer shorts, trying to work, and dripping sweat all over my desk, keyboard, and, well, I don't even want to think about the effects on my office chair.floor model air conditioners canadaI ordered a Delonghi in-room portable air-conditioner the very next day. cheap marine ac unitsI only every turned it on a dozen times a year, but for $500 it was worth every penny. size of ac outdoor unitAnd all you need is a window that opens and an electrical plug.My suggestion: Either move to a unit with a central air or, more simply and cheaper, get a small in-room air conditioner for your home office and move it into your bedroom as necessary.Written Upvoted by Sheri Fresonke Harper, Most people in Seattle don't believe they need air conditioning because they don't need it. 

Seattle can have whole summers where the temperature rarely makes 80 degrees. Seattle can have years where there is barely any "summer-like" weather at all.  This past summer and a few of the most recent summers have been MUCH hotter than usual for this area.  That doesn't mean you don't need air conditioning in your upper floor apartment (I'm guessing you have windows that serve as a greenhouse) to be comfortable but those of us in little old houses built for their site that have some shade cover, and those in basement apartments, and the people in the houseboats aren't sweating that badly.  Some find it uncomfortable, or can view it as a brief enjoyable (or just not too unpleasant) break from being cold all fall, winter, and into the late spring.  Some get heavy window covers to keep the heat out for those few days, some go to the movies or stay at work (where there often is air conditioning) a little longer to enjoy the cool on those extra hot days.  The park department fills wading pools around the city for the kids and their parents. 

As I said the past few years have been unusually hot and "summery". Seattle tradiationally gets a couple days of snow a year and a couple days of hot weather and people just live with each as if they were an unpredictable  "act of god" each time it happens.  Air conditioning is expensive, especially central air, ... people who care about it often buy those window units and pay extra. Some residence halls and apartments are air-conditioned with either central air conditioning or window units. In building that are not equipped with air conditioning students may not install room air conditioning units. Students who have a documented need for air conditioning will be assigned to an air-conditioned residence hall or apartment. Medical conditions do not guarantee the selection of a specific room assignment, but only an assignment the meets the specific needs. Actual room assignment will be made by the Office of Residence Life. The following buildings have air conditioning:Mary’sLannonRashfordMooreTownhousesMerion GardensLancaster Courts (Window units)

The following DO NOT have air conditioning:QuirkSt. › BYU On-Campus Housing › Apartment Guidelines Lighting & Electrical Fixtures | Wymount Terrace apartments do not have installed air conditioning. Portable refrigeration units and self-evaporated coolers may be used in Wymount Terrace but may not be attached to the buildings. Water lines may not be pierced and attached to refrigeration units or Wyview Park has central air conditioning. Contact Auxiliary Maintenance at (801) 422-4411 for all heating problems. Qualified technicians will come to service the gas furnaceDo not attempt to adjust or light the pilot lights. The water heater has been pre-set to 120° Fahrenheit. furnace is in use, the filters will be regularly exchanged. This service is provided so that the heating units operate with maximum Changes, alterations, or additions to the apartments are not permitted, including, but not limited to, painting and installing or replacing appliances and fixtures.

Each apartment has a clipboard outside the door. This clipboard is for Family Housing, Community Aide, and Ward use only. You are welcome to use freestanding racks in your apartment. However, string clotheslines inside or outside of the apartments are not permitted because of the damage they can cause. Floors consist of vinyl and carpeting. These coverings are durable and should require only normal care and attention for proper upkeep. Floors should be vacuumed, swept, and mopped regularly. Do not use waxes on the vinyl surfaces while cleaning floors. Waxes and cleaners not specifically designed for vinyl floors may damagePlease refer to labels on cleaning products to make sure they are designed for the floor material in theCare should be taken to avoid putting heavy, caster-wheel furniture on the vinyl. You will be charged for any dents, scratches, and marks on the floor resulting from such use. Student Family Housing apartments have carpets in the living rooms and bedrooms.

The University's professional carpet cleaning personnel will be available to shampoo the carpets three times a year. You may choose not to have them cleaned that often, but carpets must be cleaned at least once a year. Stains and spills must be cleaned immediately to prevent setting of the stain. After you have done all that you can do, please call the Custodial Office in your area (Wymount Terrace 801-422-4180, Wyview Park 801-422-9247) for further direction. You will be charged for any permanent stains or other damages to the carpets. Apartments are furnished with a gas or electric range, a refrigerator, Levolor® blinds, and carpeting. Furnishings may not be removed from the apartment except by authorized Housing personnel. Furnishings must be left in their designated locations. The Student Family Housing Office also has rental furniture available. rental section of the Services page for more information and prices. The counter tops are heat resistant, but they will burn or scorch.

Stainless steel inserts are provided as "hot spots" where hot pans may be placed (South Wymount Terrace only). Both the counter tops and the stainless steel "hot spots" will scar if used as cuttingIf you burn, scorch, or scar the counter tops you will be charged for replacement. Please contact Auxiliary Maintenance at 801-422-4411 for fluorescent light replacements, appliance bulbs, or for electrical repairs. You are required to replace any burned out light bulbs at your expense prior to moving out (60 watt light bulbs are recommended). help eliminate electrical difficulties by taking normal precautions with appliances (not overloading outlets, keeping water away from You are required to keep the premises, furnishings, and fixtures in good, safe, and clean condition. You should not attempt repairsReport any needed repairs to Auxiliary Maintenance at 801-422-4411, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. maintenance after hours, on weekends, and during holidays, contact University Police at 801-422-2222.

The University reserves the right to enter apartments with reasonable notice (12 hours) for preventative maintenance, improvements, inspections, or to show the unit. Work orders called in will be considered as notice that University personnel may enter the premises during reasonable hours to make necessary or agreed repairs. The University Maintenance personnel do not work on an appointment basis. an emergency, BYU may enter the premises at any time without prior permission. You are permitted to have a maximum of four nails/anchors in each room of your apartment (including nails or anchor bolts already present when you move in). You will be charged a repair fee for each additional hole when you move out. You should not patch holes in the walls of your apartment, as a larger fee will be assessed for nail holes that have been filled. Prior to your arrival, a BYU maintenance crew will inspect and paint (if needed) your apartment. You should not paint your apartment.

Wallpaper, borders, and contact paper are not to be used on the walls or other surfaces (such as on shelves or inside drawers) because of the damage they can cause to the surfaces. Care should be taken so that foreign objects are not flushed down the drains or toilets. Foreign objects can clog the system and cause inconveniences for you and your neighbors. Call Auxiliary Maintenance at 801-422-4411 to fix clogs, dripping taps, leaks, or any otherYou may also call the cell phone number 801-372-2845 after hours (this is an off-campus number). The garbage disposal will operate effectively as long as it is used to dispose of only soft-textured food wastes. Keep a large stream of cold water running into the disposal unit during use. The water acts as a lubricant to the grinding process and flushes the groundThe kitchen sink may become clogged if solid items (such as pits), extremely fibrous items (such as corncobs, celery stalks, or banana peels), or bulky materials (such as large amounts of fruit, vegetable peelings, or egg shells) are forced into the disposal.