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Heard on: City of Ames Fire and EMS · 12/31/2025 02:06 PM
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Other fire truck one, near South Fifth Street, cross of South Duff Avenue and South Walnut Avenue.
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STAC1. Other fire near South Fifth Street.
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Dumpster fire reported near South Fifth Street

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a dumpster fire near South Fifth Street in Ames. The dumpster was moved about 30 feet from a building, and flames were already decreasing when crews arrived.

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S 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
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