A small house fire on Pine Tree Drive Tuesday afternoon was reported by a neighbor as a Fourth of July party took place at the home.

The fire started at a one-and-a-half-story home at 14 Pine Drive at approximately 3:41 p.m. A neighbor, who declined to be identified, said he noticed the roof “smoldering” and called first responders.

As Onset firefighters worked, residents who were at their own parties stood in the street to watch the commotion, many wearing bathing suits.

Neighbors said there was a gathering at the time and that those inside the home were apparently unaware of the danger upstairs when the fire was first reported.

Onset Fire Chief Ray Goodwin said it appears the fire started where a staple was pressed against an electrical wire. The wire was powering a fan. No injuries were reported.

Goodwin said firefighters were clear of the scene at 5 p.m. He said the attic of the home suffered extensive damage and that the fire was difficult to battle due to tight quarters.

Goodwin noted that Wareham EMS and the Wareham and Bourne Fire Departments assisted during the call while Wareham Police directed traffic. He praised all of the agencies involved.

“All of the public safety agencies came together and everybody did an excellent job,” said Goodwin.