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Heard on: South East Iowa, West Central Illinois Public Safety · 1/16/2026 12:12 PM
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mile marker (number withheld), Highway 61 northbound of a maroon SUV terrain.
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Advising that it was smoking, thought it was possible,
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Vehicle smoking near mile marker on Hwy 61

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As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer observed a maroon SUV on Highway 61 near mile marker 19 emitting smoke from under the vehicle. It appeared the vehicle might catch fire. The situation indicates a possible vehicle fire risk on the northbound side.

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US-61, Iowa
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