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Heard on: Polk IA Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/12/2026 05:52 PM
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Near Southeast 17th Street.
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Residential fire alarm.
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False alarm from battery change triggers fire alert
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a residential fire alarm near Southeast 17th Street in Ankeny. A keyholder on site reported the alarm was triggered accidentally while changing a battery. No fire or injuries were indicated.