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Fire burning at homeless camp near Second and College

Heard on: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
00:14
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I just got flagged down at 2nd Avenue and College Avenue on a homeless camp that's got a fire going about 1500 block in the alley east of 2nd Avenue.
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2nd Ave & College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

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Fire & Arson reported near 2nd Ave & College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 on Feb 15, 2026, 2:13 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a fire at a homeless camp near the intersection of 2nd Avenue and College Avenue in Des Moines. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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