Combine Destroyed by Fire East of Rochester Near Chester
Chester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Fire Department responded this morning to a fire involving an expensive piece of farm machinery.
Combine engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived
A news release indicates the fire was reported shortly after 8:30 a.m. at a property east of Rochester, in the 7600 block of 10th Street Southeast near Chester. When firefighters arrived, they found a combine fully engulfed in flames and producing heavy black smoke.
Eyota Fire Department assists Rochester crews
Rochester firefighters were joined by the Eyota Fire Department in extinguishing the fire. The combine was far enough away from buildings and standing corn that there was no risk of the fire spreading to those areas. No injuries were reported.
State Fire Marshal’s Office investigating cause
According to the Fire Department, the combine sustained extensive damage, but the dollar amount of the loss is not yet available.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
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