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Heard on: Sterling Fire · 1/16/2026 08:57 AM
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Attention Sterling Fire, respond near Maple Street for the wire down.
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No sparking or arcing.
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Fire crews check downed wire near Maple St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Sterling responded to a report of a possible downed wire near Maple Street. Upon arrival, they confirmed the wire was a disconnected telecommunications cable owned by Comcast. There was no sparking or other hazard, and the wire was later removed, clearing the scene without incident.

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Maple St, Sterling, MA 01564
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