(KNZA)-A minor fire at the Brown County Courthouse caused no injuries and little damage, but left the building closed Tuesday afternoon.

According to Hiawatha Fire Department Public Information Officer Jordanne Shockley, firefighters responded to the courthouse, in Hiawatha, shortly after 2:00.

The initial investigation indicates that the fire, which was quickly located, was confined to the motor of the courthouse elevator.

The full investigation is continuing.

Assisting at the scene were the Robinson Fire Department, Brown County Rescue Squad 48, Town & Country EMS, the Hiawatha Police Department and the Brown County Sheriffs Department.

The courthouse was to re-open Wednesday morning.