The Hastings fire department was called to a house fire tuesday afternoon at 4:45 at 1195 Barber road. The fire started in the attic where it was contained, but still caused around $45,000 damage to the house and contents.
The fire report said there were a lot of extension cords all through the house and one of them in the attic caused the fire. The fire started under the boards where there were several extension cords according to fire officials.
No reports of injuries.