Fire & Arson
Smoldering railroad tie stops trains near Watkins
Watkins, IA 52354 - 6/2/2026 05:07 AM
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoldering railroad tie near Watkins, Iowa. Union Pacific was contacted and temporarily stopped train operations while crews assessed the site for safety.
Benton IA Multi-Dispatch Group Calls
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We just found the exact location of the railroad tie.
00:03
Can you go ahead and contact UP and ask them to stop the trains there at Watkins?
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UTV from Garrison.
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