Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Officials are releasing more information regarding a fire that destroyed a detached garage and other property at a rural southeast Rochester home Monday morning. 

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Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Lee Rossman said a deputy was the first emergency responder to arrive at the residence in the 4100 block of Maple Ct. Southeast. Neighbors called the fire at around 10 a.m. 

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Rossman said the garage was fully engulfed in flames upon law enforcement’s arrival. The deputy alerted the property owner to the blaze and evacuated her from the area. 

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Rochester firefighters then arrived to extinguish the flames. Rossman said a fire inspector also responded to the scene and determined the cause of the fire was not suspicious. 

The fire is responsible for torching an estimated $125,000 in property. Rossman said the garage, an RV, 2017 Buick, livestock supplies and other property were lost in the blaze. No injuries were reported. 

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