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Heard on: City of Ames Fire and EMS · 1/12/2026 02:49 PM
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Smoke report.
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Truck one, Morningside Street and Hilltop Road.
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Bonfire mistaken for smoke near Morningside St
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke near Morningside Street and Hilltop Road in Ames. A resident nearby believed the area was filled with smoke, but responders determined it originated from a bonfire. No structure fire was found and the scene was cleared.