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Controlled burn causes smoke reports near Highway 169

Heard on: Madison IA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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audio iconFire & Arson
US-169, Winterset, IA 50273
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews received a call about visible smoke near Highway 169. Upon investigation, they confirmed it was a controlled burn of a hay bale that is expected to produce smoke for several days. There was no active fire threat at the scene.

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