(KLZA)-- The Humboldt Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire call in a vacant building near 3rd and Central Wednesday afternoon about 4:15.

The Fire Department noted in a Facebook release that someone was burning leaves adjacent to the structure which caused the fire.

The fire was contained to the back room of the building.  Heat and smoke damage was reported to the lower floor of the old tavern,  no one was injured.

The Nebraska State Fire Marshall was called to  investigate. 

Fire Fighters were on the scene for about four hours.