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HFR responds to fire at 205 E. 4th St.
Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on Thursday, Dec. 12 in the house at 205 E. Fourth St.
Firefighters were dispatched at 7:31 p.m., and the fire was under control around 8:30 p.m.
Occupants were evacuated.
The house was under construction, which hindered firefighting efforts. All utilities had been disconnected prior to the incident.
Hastings Rural Volunteer Fire Department provided mutual aid. Hastings Police Department, Hastings Utilities and the City of Hastings Street Department also responded to the incident.
No injuries were reported. There was some damage to the property of one of the neighbors.
The house was a total loss
The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental and involved the use of a portable propane heater, which ignited nearby combustibles.
Published Date: 12/12/2024