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Odor investigation for burning smell outside home

Heard on: Polk IA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
00:19
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(number withheld) block Northeast 26th Street.
audio iconFire & Arson
NE 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Emergency crews are sent to the area of Northeast 26th Street after a caller reports a strong outdoor smell like burning wood and plastic. The caller says the odor is making it hard to breathe, but there are no visible flames or smoke in the area.

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