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Heard on: Ogle County Fire · 1/12/2026 04:50 PM
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Whiteside is now requesting an ambulance to the scene at (number withheld) Ridge Road, Sterling.
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(number withheld) Ridge Rd, Sterling.
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Fire crews respond to structure fire near Ridge Rd
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and ambulance units were dispatched to a possible structure fire near Ridge Road in Sterling. Mutual aid and an ambulance from Polo were requested to assist. The specific cause of the fire and any injuries have not been confirmed.
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