ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) responded to an overnight residential fire in the 1600 block of 19th Avenue Northwest. The blaze, which began just before 3 a.m., resulted in significant damage to the home, including a partial roof collapse. Firefighters from multiple units, including Engines 1, 16, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as Truck 42, tackled the flames both from outside and inside the building. They also worked to improve visibility by using fans and cutting a ventilation hole in the roof. Despite the danger, all occupants evacuated safely, though two cats remain unaccounted for. RFD says the operation was complicated by subzero temperatures, which caused icy surfaces around the structure. Crews spread sand to improve footing and used a rehab van t

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