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Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP · 1 day ago
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Sorry, actually South Union and Watrous Avenue to clear some loophole.
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Debris in the streets.
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Heavy smoke and debris near South Union and Watrous

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in Des Moines responded to a possible traffic-related incident near South Union Street and Watrous Avenue. Radio transmissions mentioned debris in the roadway and visible smoke from a nearby complex. Details remain uncertain, but responders noted heavy smoke in the center of the complex and requested investigators for photos.

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Watrous Ave & S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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