DATE & TIME:  April 17,2025 @ 5:12 AM
INCIDENT TYPE: Residential Structure Fire
ADDRESS/LOCATION: 2258 Jackson St - Dubuque

The Dubuque Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call on Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ 5:12 AM from a resident reporting smoke filling the first floor. Dispatchers reported smoke detectors sounding in the background. The Dubuque Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at 5:12 AM. Initial responding vehicles included Engine 3, Engine 6, Engine 1, Battalion 1, Medic 1, Truck 1, and Truck 4. The response brought 15 firefighters in total on the initial alarm. 

The first unit, Battalion 1, arrived on scene within 4 minutes 36 seconds of dispatch reporting smoke on floor 1. Occupants were not present outside of the structure, initially. The fire crew entered the first floor to search for residents and fire. Interior crews indicated light smoke from floor to ceiling, no fire, and no occupants. A fire hose was charged with water. A second fire crew turned off the gas and went to the basement to check for fire and occupants. The second fire crew found fire in the basement and directed the initial hose line into the basement. Fire was extinguished within a couple minutes of discovery. Crews also reported heavy smoke conditions inside the basement. All occupants were accounted for and had evacuated prior to Fire Department's arrival. A fan was used to remove the smoke. Crews began work to overhaul the basement and the first floor directly above the fire. Minimal fire extension was observed and quickly extinguished. Crews continued to fight hot spots and clear smoke from the basement. The fire remains under investigation. The home was determined to be uninhabitable and the American Red Cross was contacted to provide aide to the occupants.  Losses were estimated at $20,000.

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

Captain Nick Esch

Media Contacts:  
Captain - Shift 3, Nick Esch, 563.589.4172 nesch@cityofdubuque.org
Deputy Chief, Kevin Esser, 563.589.4161, Kesser@cityofdubuque.org

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