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Smoke reported at South 3rd Street building

Heard on: Des Moines County Public Safety / Henderson IL County

00:39

00:00

City unit 1023, over.

2/28/2026 09:44 AM

Fire & Arson

S 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601

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Fire & Arson reported near S 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601 on Feb 28, 2026, 9:44 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units investigated a possible structure fire near South 3rd Street in Burlington after smoke was reported in the area. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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