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Small fire on airport tug at Des Moines airport

Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
01:13
00:00
ARFF, there
audio iconFire & Arson
Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a small fire on a tug at Des Moines International Airport’s Taxiway Alpha. The fire appeared to be extinguished, but two units were requested to continue as a precaution. No injuries were mentioned and airport operations seemed stable.

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