Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after house fire in Hastings

Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after house fire in Hastings
Courtesy Hastings Fire& Rescue

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Crews battled a house fire in Hastings early Sunday morning.

Just after 6 a.m., Hastings Fire & Rescue was called to a home near West Ninth Street and Briggs Avenue.

Officials said the fire was under control in 20 minutes, but the house sustained significant damage.

A man was rescued from the house, and lifesaving efforts were performed on the scene, according to the fire department.

He was taken to Mary Lanning Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back with Channel 8 for updates.

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