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Semi-truck vehicle fire reported on I-235 eastbound, Des Moines IA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/12/2025 08:16 PM

I-235, Des Moines, IA

A passerby reported a vehicle, possibly a semi-truck, was on fire on I-235 eastbound near the 4.2 mile marker in Des Moines. The exact location relative to 63rd street was uncertain. West Des Moines had not received any related calls at the time.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS

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Transcript:

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Engine 5, 4.2 mile marker of I-235 eastbound, 4.2 mile marker by 235 eastbound on a vehicle fire.

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Engine 5 response to one channel 5 at 2216.

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(name withheld).

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I'm clear available.

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Ready.

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Region 5, you're going to the 4.2-mile marker of I-235 eastbound on a vehicle fire.

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Passer-by caller said that they thought they saw a semi-on fire on this interstate in the eastbound lanes.

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They weren't sure if it was before or after 63rd.

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We did call over to West Des Moines, and they advised they have not received any calls on this.

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I-235, Des Moines, IA

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