Rochester Firefighter Injured in Blaze That May Total Home

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A firefighter suffered a minor injury while battling a house fire in Rochester this morning.

The Rochester Fire Department says firefighters were dispatched at 7:25 AM in response to a report of a structure fire at 312 36th Avenue Southeast. They found thick white smoke coming from the roof eaves and vents when they arrived at the scene.

Firefighters reported that no flames were visible and it was unclear where the fire was located in the house. Using fans and openings made in the building, the firefighters were able to quickly locate and knock down the main body of the fire and search the house to make sure no one was inside.

A news release indicates the home sustained heavy smoke damage and is possibly a total loss. One of the firefighters at the scene suffered a minor hand injury.

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The cause of the fire has not been determined.

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