Dubuque apartment fire displaced 20 residents; 3 injured

A fire at a 30-unit apartment building in Dubuque displaced residents from 20 units Friday evening. The Dubuque Fire Department says crews were dispatched to 280 West 17th Street just after 6:15 pm. Firefighters reported heavy flames from a first-floor unit and brought the fire under control about 10 minutes after dispatch. Crews used ladders to rescue two people and helped other residents evacuate. Two residents were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. One firefighter was also treated for a minor injury. The Red Cross helped displaced residents find shelter. Damage is estimated at 580-thousand dollars. The cause remains under investigation.