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Campsite fire with possible explosions near SW 16th St and Murphy St

Heard on: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
03:18
00:00
District Four units, fire rescue is responding to the area of Southwest Sixteenth and Murphy on illegal burn.
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Murphy St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police responded to an illegal burn/campsite fire near SW 16th St and Murphy St in Des Moines. Multiple callers, including from the MLK bridge, reported a fire with possible explosions. Responders noted propane tanks at the scene.

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