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Large grain elevator structure fire in Randolph

Randolph, IA 51649 - 5/27/2026 01:42 PM

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a large grain elevator or industrial structure fire near Randolph, Iowa. Multiple fire departments are operating ladders, dump tanks, tankers, and hand lines to control the blaze. Crews report fire at the bottom of the main elevator and heavy smoke through the pipes, and aerial operations are being repositioned to improve water flow. Command requests additional engines and tankers from nearby communities, and all units are briefly cleared from part of the area to fight the fire more safely. All details are based on radio communications and may describe an ongoing or potential incident.

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Mills County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Big 21 ladder.
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Will you just hit that small event to the right while we wait for you to get more water? If you don't have much pressure and hit anything over there.
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Next available tanker coming back to the scene.
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