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Heard on: Washington IA Interop Group Calls · 1/14/2026 08:01 AM
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West Branch officer is out with a semi fully engulfed at State Highway 250 and State Highway 257 eastbound.
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They're asking if a couple units could head that way.
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Semi truck fire near State Highway 250 and 257

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As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer in West Branch reported a semi-truck fully on fire near State Highways 250 and 257 eastbound. Additional units were requested to help with response and traffic control. The scene was being monitored through cameras.

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West Branch, IA 52358
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