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Heard on: Des Moines Fire/EMS · 22 hours ago
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Truck six, make (number withheld) east 42nd on a water flow alarm.
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(number withheld) East 42nd , Engine 11 truck six go to channel (number withheld) .
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Fire crews address water flow alarm near East 42nd St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible water flow alarm at a two-story apartment complex near East 42nd Street in Des Moines. Upon arrival, they observed a small fire at the top of a power pole and worked to shut off the active water flow. No downed wires were found and maintenance personnel were being contacted to assist at the scene.

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E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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