LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A fire that flared up has destroyed a home in the south-central city of Lexington.

Residents fled unharmed when the fire first erupted a little before 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Fire Chief Dahlas Holbein says the home sustained major damage. The fire flared anew around 2 a.m. Monday, consuming the third floor.

Officials say the blaze started in the house attic and likely was caused by an electrical problem.