ROCHELLE , Ill. (WIFR) - One person is dead after a fire burns part of a field.

A nearby hunter called 911 around 3:30 p.m., Monday, for a field fire off of Reynolds Road near rural Steward.

Two pieces of farm machinery went up in flames: a combine and a tractor with an auger wagon.

First responders found the dead body inside the combine.

Eight acres of standing corn were also destroyed in the fire.

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