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Responding deputies found smoke coming from the building’s roof and several occupants outside of the building.

Five engines responded to the scene.

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

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.

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

Responding firefighters found smoke coming from several windows of the home and no one outside.