Fire

The crash caused the temporary closure of the northbound lane of Hwy. 42.

A photo from the scene indicates the motorcycle had started on fire.

Both the semi and tractor were traveling south on Hwy. 42 when they collided.

The incident resulted in injuries to eight people.

The fire report came less than 24 hours after crews responded to a fire at a home in southwest Rochester.

The victim was found in the basement of the home.

Responding crews found an evacuation in progress and smoke filling the hallway on the second floor.

It's illegal, dangerous, and you could be held liable for damages.

The bolt of lightning and subsequent fire occurred while a line of thunderstorms swept across Minnesota on Wednesday evening.

The heat index in southeast Rochester was around 100 degrees at the time.