Malfunctioning dryer causes fire in Dubuque home; quick response limits damage, avoids injuries.

A fire in a Dubuque home on Monday night was caused by a malfunctioning dryer in the basement. Firefighters responded quickly after smoke detectors alerted residents at 7:47 p.m., and they extinguished the fire before it spread, with no injuries to the home's occupants or two cats. Damage was estimated under $1,000, and the home remained habitable.

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