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Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP · 3 days ago
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Engine five at Forty-fourth and Northwest Drive on a spill alarm.
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Engine five go response one fire ground.
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Light pole catches fire near Northwest Dr

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the intersection of Northwest Drive and 44th Street in Des Moines for a possible fire involving a light pole. A passerby reported seeing flames coming from the pole. Emergency medical personnel also responded to a separate call for abdominal pain on Hubble Avenue. No further details were confirmed at the time.

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Northwest Dr & 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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