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Man starts small fire in dumpster behind Walgreens, Des Moines IA

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Near University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

A man was found inside a dumpster behind Walgreens starting a small fire. Emergency services were dispatched to handle the situation.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
01:28
Transcript:
Engine 5, make the Walgreens on an illegal burn[1]. Walgreens at University Ave. Engine 5, go response 1, fire ground 5. Engine 5, make the Walgreens on an illegal burn. Scholar, I believe it was voice management. One of their drivers called to let them know. There was a man, unknown description, in the dumpster with a small fire[2] going as well. This was called in by Waste Management. They got a call from one of their drivers about a man in the dumpster with a small fire. Engine 5, Roger Pix. Medic 4 Engine 4, 5134 is number 305 on chest pain. Medi4 Engine 4, Response 3, Channel 2.
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[1]
illegal burn: Unlawful fire
[2]
small fire: Fire incident

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Near University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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