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Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP · 16 hours ago
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Engines 121, 131, and 141.
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Tower 115. Ambulance 113.
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Fire crews handle towel fire at business complex

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible commercial structure fire near Southwest Vintage Parkway in the Copperwood at Prairie Trail area of Ankeny. The incident involved a towel igniting in a laundry room, creating heavy smoke. Three workers appeared affected by smoke but the flames were reportedly extinguished before spreading.

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SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
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