I'm not sure specifically as there could be many stories named 'ghost wire'. It might be about some sort of supernatural events involving wires, like perhaps a wire that has some sort of ghostly connection or is a conduit for paranormal activities.
Since I don't know the exact 'ghost wire story', I can't say for sure. But it could be a story about an electrician who discovers the strange wire and becomes the main character as he tries to figure out what's going on with it.
In a way, The Wire has roots in real circumstances, but it's a blend of truth and creative storytelling. The characters and some plotlines are fictionalized to make a compelling TV series.
Partly. The show incorporates real-world issues and scenarios that are common in urban areas, but it fictionalizes and dramatizes them for entertainment purposes. So, it's a blend of truth and creative license.
To some extent, it is. The show incorporates elements of real-life crime and social issues in Baltimore, but it also takes creative liberties for dramatic effect.