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Camper fire near Highway 34 in IowaLucas County IA

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audio iconFire & Arson
US-34, Iowa

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a camper fire near Highway 34 west of Chariton, Iowa. The fire involved about one-fifth of the camper, located about 12 to 15 feet from a house. Propane tanks were present on the camper, raising hazards. No one was inside, and law enforcement reported the fire was concentrated at the rear of the vehicle.

Audio|Heard on: South Central Iowa Counties Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:18
Transcript:
00:00
This is going to be a camper on fire.
00:01
There's no one in the camper.
00:03
It's about 12 to 15 feet from a house.
00:06
There are propane tanks on the front and I believe roughly a fifth of it is on fire at this time.
01:35
County unit en route.
01:38
(name withheld), we'll move you over to PSTAC 4 upon arrival.
01:56
Law enforcement on scene advises it's the rear of the camper that's on fire at this time.
02:09
At sharp curves and Highway 34, in the 19000 block of Highway 34.
02:15
Going west from Chariton towards Lucas.

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US-34, Iowa

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