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Explosion suspected from firework near 73rd St, West Des Moines IA

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73rd St, West Des Moines, IA

An explosion or smoldering was reported near the eastbound entrance from 73rd Street, believed to be caused by a large firework thrown from a vehicle.

Audio|Source: Westcom Police Dispatch
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Both cars assist the FD in the area, the eastbound entrance from near 73rd St.
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Eastbound entrance from near 73rd St, taking calls on some sort of explosion.
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Something smoldering in the area.
00:10
I'm just trying to reach all the notes here, figuring out.
00:12
Copy remote, Ray.
00:13
Thanks, guys. 28, 22, and 2810.
00:15
Now another caller saying that they thought it was a large firework that was thrown from a vehicle, and that's what was smoldering on the roadway there, just so you were.

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