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Fire at Salvage Yard Spills Fuel into Creek | Des Moines News
A fiery explosion at a De Soto auto salvage yard sent thick smoke billowing into the sky, forcing multiple fire departments to battle flames fueled by hazardous chemicals and oils — resulting in one person injured and rushed to the hospital. Compounding the crisis, a fuel spill contaminated Bulger Creek, with oily sheen confirmed by DNR crews as absorbent booms were deployed to contain the spread. While no dead fish or river contamination has been reported yet, downstream residents are warned to stay away from the creek as officials investigate the environmental fallout and assess potential…
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