Two die in Rochester house fire

Both adult victims were found dead at the scene.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 11, 2026 at 12:47AM
Two people died in a fire at southwest Rochester home the night of Jan. 10, authorities say.

Two adults died in a house fire in southwestern Rochester on Friday night.

The Rochester Fire Department arrived to find a home ”with heavy smoke coming from the garage and main floor, as well as flames along the roofline in the rear of the structure,” according to a news release.

Two adults were found during a search of the home and taken outside, where lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the identities of the two adults have not been released.

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