Cascade Home Total Loss after Friday Morning Fire

Fire destroyed a home in Cascade on Friday morning.

Firefighters were called to 114 3rd Avenue Southwest in Cascade around 8:15 am for a residential structure fire. The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with fire departments from Cascade, Bernard and Monticello.

The occupants were home at the time and were able to get out through the front door. No injuries were reported.

The Sheriff’s Office says the fire was able to be contained to the rear of the home, but the home is considered to be a total loss with estimated damage at $167,000. 

The Red Cross has responded to assist the family. 

Authorities say the fire does not appear to be suspicious in nature.