Radioactive weapons container found in Burlington home, Burlington IA


A large container labeled 'radioactive' was discovered in a house. Firefighters are on the scene to assess the situation.
Audio|Source: Des Moines County Public Safety / Henderson IL County
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Transcript:
Browenton Fire front up to 1516 North 9th Street. Subject on scene said they're cleaning out the house there and there's a, what appears to be a big weapons container that says radioactive on it in the household. Again, 1516, North 9th. Advisor cleaning out the house there, so there's a big weapons container that says radioactive on it in the residence. They're not sure what to do with it.
Browenton Fire front up to 1516 North 9th Street. Subject on scene said they're cleaning out the house there and there's a, what appears to be a big weapons container that says radioactive on it in the household. Again, 1516, North 9th. Advisor cleaning out the house there, so there's a big weapons container that says radioactive on it in the residence. They're not sure what to do with it.
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Location mentioned:
Near N 9th St, Burlington, IA 52601
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