12:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– Avoid Seaview Avenue at Crescent Avenue where there is a truck stuck under the train overpass. They are using the ole’ take the air out of the tires trick in an attempt to lower the truck enough to move it. Officials from MTA are on scene inspecting the bridge. Traffic is being detoured.
10:00am–#Fairfield CT– A bacon grease fire in the 500 block of Villa Avenue is the reason why Villa Avenue was shut down. The fire was out upon firefighters arrival.
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Westport Fire Department UPDATE:
At 9:34am, the Westport Fire Department at the request of the Westport Police Department, responded to a private residence in the Colyetown Fire District to assist in the investigation of a reported suspicious package. Seven firefighters responded, three of which are Hazardous Materials Response Technicians. These firefighters are trained in responding to incidents that may involve hazardous materials. They were able to properly identify the material in question as non-hazardous.
Suspicious packages can come in all shapes and sizes. In general terms, a suspicious package is any bag, box, backpack, package or other item left unattended or that otherwise seems “out of place”. The Westport Fire Department would like to remind our residents that if you see or suspect that you have received a suspicious package, immediately call 911 to report it.
How to Recognize Suspicious Packages and Mail:
Procedures for Handling Suspicious Packages and Mail:
9:40am–#Westport CT– First responders at 7 Bruce Lane for a suspicious white powder.
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HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the high temperature conditions that are expected to impact the state through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Hartford County for Tuesday and Heat Advisories for the rest of the state for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Those who are looking for a place to get out of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1.
“A few steps can greatly reduce heat-related issues, especially for the elderly, the very young and people with respiratory ailments who are more susceptible to the effects of high temperatures,” Governor Malloy said. “Any resident looking for a place to cool off should call 2-1-1 to find out where their closest cooling center is located.”
Although anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others:
Some prevention tips to stay safe in extreme heat include:
Stay Cool: Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness
Stay Hydrated: Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat
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7:15pm–#Bridgeport CT– Super Saver Laundromat at 1020 Fairfield Avenue was AGITATED and called the police for a man attempting to load washing machines left outside into his vehicle. No word if he made a CLEAN GET-AWAY.
This early morning report was made possible by my cat who had me up at 5:30am for no apparent reason..
8:35pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man plowed through the barriers on Congress Street near the fire station taking down wooden barriers and pushing one granite barrier about 25 feet and pushing another one to the side. The man was taken to the hospital. Out of curiosity, I punched in East Main Street in my Google GPS and it did tell me to turn right onto Housatonic Avenue. The bridge has not been operational since 1997. It was originally opened to the public in 1910.
8:00pm–#cttraffic–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a serious crash on I-95 with injuries northbound between exits 25 and 26. Take an alternative route if you can.
5:44pm—#Bridgeport CT– A home was broken into in the 400 block of Capital Avenue. The homeowner found the basement door open and is waiting outside until police arrive.
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5:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are on the way to the 200 block Nutmeg Road where a homeowner is chasing a burglar.
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The Westport Fire Department was called to a loud “hissing” noise on Jesup Green, which is located on Jesup Rd in front of the Westport Library. The fire department responded with two engines and the shift commander. The rescue company was clearing off of another call in the area and responded as well. The first arriving fire unit reported a high-pressure gas line had been cut. It was discovered that a tent crew had allegedly struck the line while setting up tents for an event this past weekend. The leak did not become evident until the company returned to remove the large tent stake. Westport Fire deployed a protective hose line and evacuated the surrounding buildings. Evacuations included three commercial occupancies and the Gillespie Center. All of the buildings were metered for gas readings.
Westport Police responded to assist with traffic and crowd control, and Westport EMS later responded to assist with rehab. Southern CT Gas was notified upon dispatch of the call and they responded. There was no shutoff readily available near the cut line and the gas company had to crimp the line to stop the flow. This procedure was performed while firefighters stood by with a hose line to protect the gas company employees. The gas line was crimped off and the fire department re-metered the surrounding buildings. Once complete, the occupants were allowed to return and the business reopened. As a reminder, state law requires that you contact “Call Before You Dig” at 811 or 800-922-4455 at least 48 business hours prior to digging. Once notified, Call Before You Dig will contact member utilities to come to your site and mark underground utility wires, cables, and pipelines. This event could have potentially been avoided if the service had been utilized.
