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Heard on: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety · 1/15/2026 02:20 PM
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Unit three going to (number withheld) Summit Avenue across from Sullivan and Marsh.
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There's smoke coming out at the corner of the ceiling.
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House fire prompts evacuation near Summit Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible house fire near Summit Avenue in Waterloo. Smoke was seen coming from a ceiling corner, and nearby residents were evacuated as firefighters worked to control the blaze. The fire appeared to originate on the second floor in a bedroom. Utilities were secured and the area was cleared after the situation stabilized.

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Summit Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
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