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Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP · 22 hours ago
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Engine five, make (number withheld) forty-fourth on wires arcing.
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(number withheld) 44th Street .
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Fire crews respond to potential power pole hazard

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a possible electrical hazard near 44th Street in Des Moines, where wires were reportedly arcing and smoke and an orange glow were seen coming from a power pole. The situation appeared to pose a potential fire risk, and crews were instructed to secure the area and monitor the pole.

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44th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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