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Heard on: City of Ames Fire and EMS · 1/13/2026 02:18 PM
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Automatic alarm.
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Truck one, (number withheld) South Duff Avenue.
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Fire alarm triggered near South Duff Avenue

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic alarm at a commercial building near South Duff Avenue in Ames. The call involved smoke reportedly coming from a microwave, though no visible flames were found. The incident was handled without escalation.

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S Duff Ave #108a, Ames, IA 50010
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