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Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP · 1/14/2026 09:54 AM
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Engines 24578, trucks one three and six, medics four six and ten, BC's wanted to near 6th Avenue on a high rise structure.
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Four hundred five 6th Avenue engines 24578, trucks one three and six medics four six.
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Small roof fire at downtown Des Moines building

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and medics responded to a reported roof fire at the Des Moines Building near 6th Avenue. The incident was contained to a small air handling unit on the roof and quickly brought under control. No injuries were reported.

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6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
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