After finishing their investigation of the fire at St. Rose Catholic Church, the State Police 

fire inspectors said they did not find any suspicious activity. 

During their investigation a specially trained State Police dog was used to check for any

accelerant that could cause a fire, and none was found. However, the fire remains under investigation.  The church's insurance company is also sending in its' investigators.

One fireman was overcome from smoke, he was taken to the hospital and is ok.

The ATF was also at St. Rose checking for any threats. None found.

 

The Hastings Fire Department was dispatched shortly before 4 AM this morning to a report of a fire at St. Rose Church in Hastings. When firefighters arrived heavy smoke and flames were coming from the front door area. Firefighters were able to extinquish the flames. Damages are said to be moderate with mostly smoke and water damage around front door area. Cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The State Fire Marshall is coming to investigate. Hastings fire was assisted with mutual aid from Freeport, Woodland and Nashville Fire Departments.