4:46pm–#Bridgeport CT– It is thought that homeless people allegedly trying to stay warm that started a fire in a boarded up, abandoned home at 181 Hanover Street. It took about a half hour for firefighters to extinguish the bulk of the fire. The fire marshal was called to investigate. There were no reported injuries.
By Stephen Krauchick
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