Fire

The property owners spotted the fire on their security camera.

The fire was reported shortly after 2 a.m. Friday.

The injured firefighter fell into a hole the fire had created by burning through the floor.

It was reported less than 30 minutes after firefighters responded to a home on fire in rural NE Rochester.

Elgin firefighters assisted the Rochester Fire Department.

The firefighters had to brave wind chills between 30 and 40 below zero.

The unofficial damage estimate from the fire is believed to be $100,000.

The fire department says early notification limited the damage of the fire.

The detour on Highway 44 is expected to remain in place overnight.

He's also facing charges for threatening an Olmsted County Detention Deputy.