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Heard on: Des Moines Fire/EMS · 6 days ago
03:47
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This is going to be a full structure.
00:02
It sounds like washing machine on fire.
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Apparent structure fire near Southeast 5th Street

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire near Southeast 5th Street in Des Moines. Initial reports mentioned a washing machine on fire in a multi-residential building. Residents were evacuated, and no visible smoke or flames were seen from the outside. The response was later reduced to a smaller number of units once the situation stabilized.

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SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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