A civic building in the community of Lake Norden was severely damaged by fire Wednesday morning.

The building housed the local police department, fire department, and ambulance service, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office.

At this time, the extent of the damage is unclear, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the state fire marshal's office.

Fire crews from Lake Norden, Estelline, Hayti, Badger, Castlewood and Bryant collaborated to tackle the fire. Along with the Estelline Ambulance, Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office, Hamlin County Emergency Management, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Codington County Search and Rescue, and Lake Norden Police Department.