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Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP · 14 hours ago
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Both cars assisting FD on a structure, (number withheld) East Fifth.
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(number withheld) East Fifth Street.
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Apparent structure fire near East Fifth Street

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible structure fire near East Fifth Street in Des Moines after reports of smoke in a hallway. Fire alarms were heard, and responders were investigating the source, possibly near a laundry area. While crews addressed the fire, police were also managing a separate reported robbery and assault incident a few blocks away involving a stolen vehicle. Details remain unconfirmed.

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E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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