2:02pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters were called to the 2000 block of Boston Avenue for a car accident that required extrication.
Month: August 2013
Early morning fire destroys vehicle; damages house
#Monroe firefighters responded to a Winthrop Place residence around 1:50 am Saturday for a car fire reported to be near the home. On arrival, a Jeep Grand Cherokee parked in the driveway was engulfed in flames, just 8 feet from the side of the home. The heat from the fire also significantly damaged a second SUV parked next to it and melted several rows of vinyl siding on the home.
The fire was contained by volunteer firefighters before it entered the house. Two adults and two children, warned about the fire by their barking dog, were able to evacuate safely.
“Fortunately, the wall immediately in front of the vehicle was masonry in construction and it absorbed a lot of the heat and prevented the fire from extending into the home”, said Fire Chief Bill Davin. He added that the damage to the home appears to be cosmetic in nature, therefore the occupants were able to return to the house.
The fire is under investigation.
Below are three photos, including two of the Jeep and one of Monroe Engine 203 and Quint 200 on the scene.
Reported fire in Greene Homes
2:34am–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a structure fire in the rear of Greene Homes, building three on Harral Ave.
2:09am–#Bridgeport CT–First responders on scene at White and Huron Street where a report was a person’s feet were dangling out of a moving car and now a report of an unresponsive person in the middle of the road.
#Bridgeport CT–Police were busy at Ventura’s at 1801 Barnum Avenue with a large crowd. One person was sent to the hospital with a broken arm and later another was transported to booking. Not a lot of details given over the police radio.
Racing thought to be the cause for accident
10:45pm–Bridgeport CT–Racing is thought to be the cause of a multi-car accident on Lincoln Avenue Friday night. Witnesses told me that two brothers were racing when the crashed causing significant damage to four to five vehicles. Considering all the damage it is remarkable there were no reported injuries and all involved medical treatment on scene. Police continue to investigate the accident scene, if we get any updates we will update you on DoingItLocal.com.
Bridgeport Crash
11:46pm–#Bridgeport CT–Car crashes into tree at Park and Cleveland Avenue. First responders on the way.
Pedestrian hit
11:30pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a pedestrian hit by a car on Stratford and Hollister Ave. First responders on the way.
McCop activity Fairfield Ave. McDonald’s
9:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are on scene at Fairfield Avenue and Railroad Avenue sorting through a series of events that have I-95 exit 25 off ramp closed and Fairfield Ave. at Dewey Street. It sounds on police radio traffic that a person was trying elude police in his vehicle but crashed into a wall near McDonald’s . A police officer received a hand injury during the incident. There is also a three car accident at the off ramp of exit 25 on Fairfield Avenue but it is unclear if it is related to the police activity. Avoid the area!
Motorcyclist Hit
8:59pm–#Bridgeport CT–A motorcyclist has been hit by a car behind the post office on Water Street. First responders on the way.