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Dumpster fire reported but controlled by homeowners, Altoona IA

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Near 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009

A dumpster fire was reported near 8th Street Southwest. Fire crews responded, but police on scene confirmed it was a monitored fire pit by homeowners with no active fire.

Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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Dumpster Fire, near 8th Street Southwest.
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Engine 251, and ambulance 253.
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Dumpster Fire, near 8th Street Southwest, between Center Place Southwest and 2nd Avenue Southwest.
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Response 3, Timeout, 0423.
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Station 25 from this match.
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County, 221 and 23 in the room.
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251 and 252nd, you guys can actually go back in service PD's on scene.
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They advise it's just a fire pit that's being watched by homeowners, so there's no active fire.

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Near 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
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