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Heard on: Polk IA Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/16/2026 05:35 PM
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Have you seen the call near Southwest 35th Street for a fire alarm?
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Looks like it's just a general smoke detector.
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Fire crews check alarm near Southwest 35th St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible alarm activation near Southwest 35th Street in Ankeny. Crews determined it was a general smoke detector alert at a two-story residential building with no visible smoke or flames. Units remained on scene briefly to investigate but found nothing evident from outside.

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SW 35th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
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