House fire near Adrian this afternoon

Adrian, Butler and Central Cass fire departments were called to the Shipley residence northeast of Adrian this afternoon just before 2 p.m. on a report of a fire near a stove pipe. Upon arrival, fightfighters found  fire in attic at the rear of the home and heavy smoke coming from the attic vents. The fire was quickly extinguished; there is moderate to heavy damage to the home. No injuries were reported.