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Grass fires reported near Highway 34 and Umbrella Ave

Heard on: South Central Iowa Counties Public Safety

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Ten four. Grass fire structure.

2/9/2026 12:43 PM

Fire & Arson

US-34 & Umbrella Ave, Iowa 50254

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Fire crews respond to brush fire near Highway 34

Fire & Arson

2/9/2026 01:36 PM

US-34 & Umbrella Ave, Iowa 50254

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple counties responded to a possible brush or grass fire near Highway 34 and Umbrella Avenue. Union County requested help from North Shore Fire Department and Clarke County, which sent a grass truck and a ranger. The fire reportedly affected nearby timberland.

Brush fire spreads near Highway 169

Fire & Arson

2/9/2026 02:07 PM

US-169, Iowa

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brush or field fire in a rural area near Highway 169 in Iowa. Responders coordinated efforts to control flames moving across hills and fields, with challenges accessing a ravine area. Multiple tankers were directed to support suppression as the fire advanced rapidly.

Deputy assists with domestic call near Four Mile Creek Dr

Family Offense

2/8/2026 06:15 PM

4 Mile Creek Dr, Thayer, IA 50254

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to assist Union County authorities with a reported domestic incident near Four Mile Creek Drive in Thayer, Iowa. No further details or confirmations were available from the initial dispatch communication.

Fire crews respond to grass fire near Lilac St

Fire & Arson

2/9/2026 09:04 AM

Lilac St, Murray, IA 50174

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from the Murray Fire Department were dispatched to a reported grass fire near Lilac Street that appeared to be moving toward nearby land. The situation may involve a potential wildfire in progress.

Fire crews respond to blaze near Afton

Fire & Arson

2/9/2026 12:56 PM

Afton, IA 50830

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units from Afton and neighboring Murray responded to a reported fire in the Afton area. Dispatch communications confirm that multiple vehicles, including an engine tanker and a grass truck, were en route to assist. The exact cause of the fire was not specified in the transmission.

AI Summary

Fire & Arson reported near US-34 & Umbrella Ave, Iowa 50254 on Feb 9, 2026, 12:43 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to two reported grass fires near the Talmage Hill area, close to Highway 34 and Umbrella Avenue in Union County. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Union County, IA

Fire crews respond to brush fire near Highway 34

Brush fire spreads near Highway 169

Deputy assists with domestic call near Four Mile Creek Dr

Fire crews respond to grass fire near Lilac St

Fire crews respond to blaze near Afton

Crews in western & central Iowa battle large grass fires Monday afternoon

Dry Conditions Spark Several Grass Fires in Southwest Iowa

100 acres burn in grass fire in Union County

Union County still under burn ban after 100-acre grass fire

Fire crews respond to brush fire near Highway 34

Brush fire spreads near Highway 169

Deputy assists with domestic call near Four Mile Creek Dr

Fire crews respond to grass fire near Lilac St

Fire crews respond to blaze near Afton