Large flames reported behind house in Burlington


A neighbor saw large flames and sparks behind a house. The fire looks bigger than usual and is concerning since it might affect nearby trees.
Audio|Source: Des Moines County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Seventon. See on scene. Sound forth. All right. block of Whiteman. For a possible illegal burn, (name withheld) said that they can see sparks and flames behind a house in this block. I believe it's going to be a burn but doesn't think that it should be that big. Also said that it's reaching the tops of the trees. Again, that's the 500 block of Whiteman, possibly on the south side of the road. Complaintant said that they can see sparks and flames and a burn behind the house but doesn't think it should be getting that big.
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Burlington, IA
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