Update: Arson Arrest Made for Pre-Dawn Rochester Apartment Fire
Responding firefighters found heavy fire and smoke pouring out of multiple windows and openings on the building’s second floor and fought the fire during single-digit temperatures.
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Semi Hauling Vehicles Bursts into Flames on Highway 52 (Photos)
Traffic was reduced to a single lane during the fire fight.
Update: Body Found in Burnt Car ID'D as Missing Rochester Man
Deputies found a body inside of the burned up car.
Appliance Fire Prompts Urgent Reminder from Rochester FD
The department has reported responding to three destructive fires since the calendar flipped to 2025.
Update: Animals, Vehicles & Barn Lost in Rural Rochester Fire
Crews could see a large plume of black smoke several miles away from the scene.
Early-Morning Rochester Apartment Fire Displaces Over a Dozen
The pre-dawn firefight and search occurred amid single digit temperatures.
Detainee Pleads Guilty to Crime Spree at Olmsted County Jail
The proceedings were initially paused in February when he was found incompetent to stand trial.
Christmas Day Fire in Mower County Sends Homeowner to Hospital
Responding crews found active flames in the structure’s basement that were causing the home to fill with smoke.
Fireplace Debris Suspected of Starting Fire at Rural Oronoco Home
The occupants were awake when the home began filling up with smoke.
Hundreds of Students Dismissed After Fire Breaks Out at MN School
School officials announced the fire and subsequent early dismissal shortly before 12:30 Monday afternoon.