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Heard on: Pittsburgh Fire / EMS Fire Dispatch Ch 1 · 1/20/2026 09:49 AM
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Attention 17 engine, 17 engine only for wires down call zone (number withheld) East End Avenue at Cromwell Street for a wire hanging low.
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No report of any sparking or arcing, no smoke or flames.
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Fire crews address low-hanging wire near Cromwell St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a report of a low-hanging wire near Cromwell Street and East End Avenue. The line was identified as a cable wire that had come loose and was lifted off the sidewalk. No smoke, fire, or arcing was observed. The incident also included a separate medical call for a woman reportedly having difficulty breathing. All responses concluded without signs of immediate danger.

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Cromwell St & East End Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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