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Iowa Grain Barn Fire Causes $25K in Damage

Incident occurred in Dubuque County early Monday morning

November 30, 2020

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Firefighters in Dubuque County in Iowa were called to a grain barn fire at Hoefler Farm around 3:23 a.m. Monday, reports KCRG.

Officials said the barn was completely engulfed in flames. Crews were able to extinguish the fire, but the barn is a total loss.

Officials estimated the fire caused about $25,000 in damage, but the fire does not appear to be suspicious.

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