Multiple people displaced following Dubuque apartment fire

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Multiple people have been displaced following an apartment fire in Dubuque on Tuesday afternoon.

The fire broke out in the 1600 Block of Iowa Street around 3:27 p.m. at a multi-unit apartment building.

The fire was contained to the kitchen area of the apartment, but six residents were displaced as a result.

Firefighters also helped evacuate two adults, a child and three pets from an adjacent apartment. They were able to return to their apartment. The other floors were also inspected by fire crews.

No injuries were reported to firefighters or residents.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Dubuque Fire Department. The preliminary damage estimate is around $30,000.

American Red Cross assisted the displaced residents on scene.