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Heard on: Black Hawk IA Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/15/2026 02:21 PM
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All units are at the location near Summit Avenue.
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Caller advises no flames visible, only smoke from a corner by the ceiling on the second floor.
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Smoke reported from home near Summit Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible structure fire near Summit Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa. Smoke was seen coming from a second-floor ceiling corner of a two-story residential building, but no flames were visible. Firefighters were on scene with light smoke showing from the roof, and a hydrant was identified at Sullivan. The reporting party was outside the residence.

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Summit Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
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