Explosion reported in basement at rural residence, Burlington IA


Fire units are responding to a manual fire alarm activation near Irish Ridge Road. A 92-year-old woman reported that something exploded in her basement, although no smoke or flames are visible at this time.
Audio|Source: Des Moines County Public Safety / Henderson IL County
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Transcript:
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Burlington Fire, West Burlington Fire,
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and Mediapolis Fire, respond.
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near Irish Ridge Road for a fire alarm manual activation[1].
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So, 92-year-old female said something exploded in her basements.
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No smoke or flames seen at this time.
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Burlington Fire, West Burlington Fire, and Medioplas Fire with your tender, respond.
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near Irish Ridge Road.
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I have a 92 year old female.
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Said something exploded in her basement, no smoke or flame seen yet.
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Cross Streets El Segundo Lane, Golf Course Road.
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Burlington Fire, West Burlington Fire, and Mediaple Fire Respond, near Irish Road for a fire alarm manual activation[1].
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That 92-year-old female said something exploded in her basement, no smoke or flames seen at this time.
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Ballington Fire, West Bronton Fire, and Mediopolis Fire with your tender, respond, near Irish Road.
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One six.
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Have a 92-year-old female.
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Said something exploded in her basement, no smoke a plane seen yet.
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Cross streets Elsa Gunderlake.
Police codes explained
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fire alarm manual activation: Manual activation of a fire alarm system
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Location mentioned:
Near Irish Ridge Rd, Burlington, IA 52601
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