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Potential large fire spotted near Highway 65

Heard on: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire
04:07
00:00
This took a PBX from an individual that advised she was going northbound on.
audio iconFire & Arson
US-65 & 430th St, Iowa 50448
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated a possible large fire visible from Highway 65 between Kensett and Northwood. A caller traveling northbound reported seeing flames in a rearview mirror near the curves on the highway. Fire personnel searched the area west of 65 and south of 430th for signs of fire, though the exact location was unclear.

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