Fire Department UPDATE: On February 7, 2018 at 6:15pm Westport Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a truck on fire at 119 North Avenue. The Westport Fire Department initially responded with 2 Engines and the Shift Commander. While responding the Westport Fire Dispatch received information that the vehicle was close to the house and other vehicles. An additional Engine and Ladder truck were dispatched. Engine 6 from the Coleytown Fire Station was first to arrive and reported a contractors van heavily involved in fire. Engine 6 reported no fire threatening the home or other vehicles. Companies quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. The Westport Fire Marshall’s Office responded to conduct an investigation. The Westport Police Department and Westport EMS responded and assisted at the scene.

 

 

6:19pm–#Westport CT– Today’s vehicle fire is reported to be a work van in front of 119 North Avenue.  Radio reports say it is heavily involved.

 

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