DATE & TIME:  4:03am
INCIDENT TYPE:  Structure Fire
ADDRESS/LOCATION:  1688 Ohio Ave. Dubuque

The Dubuque Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:03am on Tuesday, August 29th from a tenant on the first floor of a multi-family residence.  The caller reported a fire inside the building. The Dubuque Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at 4:04am.  Initial responding vehicles included Command 528, Engine 502, Ladder 512, Medic 554, Engine 501, Engine 505, and Truck 511. The response brought 16 firefighters on the initial alarm.

The first unit, Engine 502, arrived on scene within 5 minutes of dispatch, established command, conducted a size up on an 8-unit multi-family building and made entry to investigate. Responding units assisted by deploying a handline to the front of the structure, securing a water supply, and conducting a search of the building for occupants.   Initial fire crews confirmed a bathroom fire which was extinguished quickly. Additional crews worked to clear the building of smoke and verified no further extension within the building.  The fire was determined to be accidental in nature, caused by a bathroom fan. The building was determined to be habitable, and all occupants were able to return to their units safely. The building had operational smoke detectors which alerted occupants of the fire. 

The Dubuque Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Dubuque Police Department. There were no injuries to responders or citizens reported.

Media Contacts:  
Assistant Chief on Duty, 563.589.4172
Fire Marshal Kevin Esser, 563.589.4161, Kesser@cityofdubuque.org

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