Crime & Safety

What Caused the South Meadow Apartment Fire?

City of Ames, Ames Fire Department, asks for your tips to determine the cause of a fire at South Meadow Apartments

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The cause of a that began in a carport and rapidly overtook an apartment building at remains unknown.

More than 80 people were temporarily left without a home by the July 15 fire that broke out about 5:30 a.m. at the complex on S. 5th Avenue. The 56-unit building is not inhabitable.

The City is now asking for the public's help and will accept tips in the following ways:

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  • Contact the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5133 or the anonymous crime tip line at (515) 239-5533.
  • Relay tips or information through Story County Crime Stoppers at (515) 382-7577 or online atwww.storycountycs.com.
  • Report tips by texting the word “STORYCOUNTY” plus the information to 274637 (CRIMES).
  • Contact the at (515) 239-5108. 

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