Resident complains about smoke from outdoor fire, Algona IA


A resident reported smoke coming from an outdoor fire near North Thornton Street. Police observed smoke but no flames or dangerous conditions.
Audio|Source: Algona Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Complaints someone against having a fire outside.
00:02
Caller says it's coming from near North Thornton Street.
00:05
He says that the fire is still going in but just smoke is getting into his house.
00:09
Um, 10-4[1]. I just went by there about half an hour ago and there was no issue, but I will go back for the third time and look.
00:19
So far, I can give you the phone over the reporting party.
00:22
He was rather upset.
00:23
Is it (name withheld)?
00:24
That would be who it was.
00:25
Yep, 10 4 left.
00:27
Who has been all night?
00:28
Ogoner 19, I'm 23,
00:30
and I am still not seeing any smoke, but I will walk around the property.
00:34
119, the RP came out with this gas and it's gone and saying that it's just not normal.
00:41
It is just smothering, there's no flames or fire.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement/Message Received
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Algona, IA 50511
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