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Stalled vehicle initially reported as fire on I-235

Heard on: Des Moines Fire/EMS
02:46
00:00
Engine Five, (number withheld) block of I-235 eastbound lanes on a vehicle fire.
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I-235, Des Moines, IA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews initially responded to reports of a vehicle fire on the eastbound lanes of I-235 near the MLK and downtown exits in Des Moines. When units arrived, they found the situation to involve a stalled vehicle with no fire present. The motorist was safe and awaiting assistance.

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