Fire Destroys Large Machine Shed Near Farley

Fire destroyed a machine shed in rural Farley on Tuesday night.

The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office says area fire departments and emergency personnel responded to 25348 Old Highway Road east of town for a structure fire around 6:30 pm. 

The large machine shed was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. It’s a total loss, estimated around $250,000. 

The Sheriff’s Office says the cause of the fire has not been determined, but does not appear to be suspicious in nature.