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Heard on: Polk IA Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/11/2026 02:54 PM
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Engine 381, Engine 491, Ambulance 373, Ambulance 493, Tow 395, Car 389, Johnston Grimes Chief Officer, Urbandale Engine and Urbandale Ladder Commercial Structure Fire respond on fire TAC 1.
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near Hemingway Street.
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Fire crews respond to commercial blaze in Johnston

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units from multiple departments responded to a possible commercial structure fire near Hemingway Street in Johnston. Several engines, ambulances, and chief officers were dispatched to the scene, coordinating over fire tactical channel 1.

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Hemingway St, Johnston, IA 50131
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