The Hasting Fire Department responded to a fire at the Mexican  Connexion, 131 South Jefferson Street in Hastings at 9:13 a.m. today, according to Hastings Fire Department.

The fire was contained to the kitchen contents and roof,  causing an estimated $20,000 damage to the structure and $40,000 loss of contents. There was also smoke damage throughout the building. The structure, owned by Hugo Osario, is insured through the Buckland Agency.

The fire was contained at 9:55 a.m. and firefighters were back at the station at 10 a.m. Freeport Fire Department assisted Hastings.

Photo: Fire at the Mexican Connexion this morning was contained to the kitchen and roof.