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Explosion and smoke prompt fire response near University Ave

Heard on: Des Moines Fire/EMS
01:53
00:00
(number withheld) East University.
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E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Fire & Arson reported near E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 on Feb 6, 2026, 11:49 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire near East University Avenue in Des Moines after reports of an explosion and visible smoke from a gas station. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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