DATE & TIME: July 5, 2023
INCIDENT TYPE: Residential Structure Fire
ADDRESS/LOCATION: 86 Collins Street, Dubuque


Incident Description: Structure Fire Response Collins Street, Dubuque

The Dubuque Fire Department was dispatched 5:21am to the scene of a two story, single-family residence for a possible structure fire called in from a neighbor.  The first unit arrived on scene at 5:26am, within 5 minutes of dispatch and reported smoke showing from the house. Upon arrival the initial fire companies deployed a hose line to the garage where they encountered active fire, a second line was deployed to the basement of the house to extinguish active fire in the lower level.  Additional companies arrived on the scene and secured a water supply, conducted a search of all floors, assisted with extinguishing the fire and conducted salvage and overhaul of the building.  

The fire is currently being investigated by the Dubuque Fire Marshal’s Office. The Dubuque Fire Department was assisted by the Dubuque Police Department and Alliant Energy.  There were no injuries to civilians, one firefighter was transported for a non-life-threatening injury and released from medical care prior to this press release, no other injuries to responders were reported.  The home has been deemed uninhabitable.   

Media Contact:  Dubuque Fire Marshal's Office 563-589-4161

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