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Heard on: City of Ames Fire and EMS · 1/10/2026 04:17 PM
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Automatic alarm.
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Truck one, near Lincoln Way, cross of Beedle Drive and Abraham Drive.
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Crews respond to apartment fire on Lincoln Way

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Ames responded to a possible structure fire at an apartment complex near Lincoln Way. An automatic alarm initially alerted responders, and a resident reported smoke in their apartment. The incident was upgraded to a structure fire, and multiple fire units were dispatched to the scene.

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Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
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