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Steam mistaken for fire at middle school

Heard on: Des Moines Fire/EMS
03:40
00:00
Engines two, four, and seven.
audio iconFire & Arson
E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a possible structure fire at Harding Middle School on East Euclid Avenue in Des Moines. A caller reported smoke coming from the east side of the building. After investigation, firefighters determined the source to be steam from the building's boiler, and no fire was found. The scene was secured with no injuries reported.

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