1:04PM–#Bridgeport, CT- At 1:24pm fire units responded to a structure fire at 135-141 Madison Avenue.  The initial 3-story housing structure on fire subsequently became a 3-alarm fire that affected the adjacent structure which also had to be evacuated.  Units reported heavy fire on the second and third floors.  Bridgeport Fire Department safely cleared and evacuated all tenants to the outside of the homes.  A GBT bus served as a temporary warming shelter for displaced residents. Bridgeport Fire Department quickly worked on controlling and putting out the fire.   Both buildings sustained severe fire and water damage.   Approximately 31 people were evacuated, and all are now temporarily displaced at this time.

The landlord of both housing structures has responded quickly and with compassion. He has offered tenants available temporary housing.  The affected residents have also received great support from the America Red Cross who are conducting case management and providing residents with additional resources at this time.

“While we are supportive of the residents living in these homes, we are truly grateful that this fire did not result in loss of life or injuries.  Our fire department responded quickly, and everyone is safe,” stated Ganim.

Mayor Ganim is asking anyone who would like to provide assistance to please donate gift cards that will be given to the families who lost all of their possessions today.  You can bring a gift card from Target, Walmart, or Visa/Mastercard/American Express card.   Anyone wishing to donate may bring gift cards to the front desk of Margaret Morton Government Center, 999 Board Street, Bridgeport before Friday (2/15/2019) by 3:00pm.   The city is not accepting used clothing or other items currently.  (Press Release)

1:04PM – #Bridgeport, CT-at 1:24pm Bomberos respondieron a un fuego en la 135-141 Avenida de Madison. El edificio de vivienda tiene 3 pisos en llamas posteriormente. Se convirtió en un incendio de 3 alarmas que afectó a la casa al lado que también tuvo que ser evacuada. Los Bomberos reportaron fuego en el segundo y tercer piso. Los bomberos de Bridgeport despejó y evacuó todos los inquilinos al exterior de los edificios. Un autobús GBT sirvió como un refugio de calentamiento temporal para los residentes desplazados. El Departamento de bomberos de Bridgeport trabajó rápidamente para controlar el fuego. Los dos edificios sufrieron daños graves causados por los incendios y agua. Aproximadamente 31 personas fueron evacuadas, y ahora todas están temporalmente desplazadas en este momento.
El propietario de los edificios de vivienda ha respondido rápidamente y con compasión. Él ha ofrecido a los inquilinos vivienda temporal.
Residentes afectados también han recibido un gran apoyo de la Cruz Roja de América que están llevando a cabo la gestión de casos y proporcionar a los residentes con recursos adicionales en este momento.
“Mientras apoyamos a los residentes que viven en estas casas, estamos realmente agradecidos de que este incendio no haya resultado en la pérdida de vidas o lesiones. Nuestro Departamento de bomberos respondió rápidamente, y todo el mundo está salvo “, afirmó Ganim.
El alcalde Ganim está pidiendo a cualquier persona que le gustaría ayudar o donar tarjetas de regalo que serán para las familias que perdieron todas sus posesiones hoy. Puede traer una tarjeta de regalo de Target, Walmart o Visa/MasterCard/American Express. Cualquier persona que desee donar pueden traer tarjetas de regalo a la recepción del centro gubernamental a Margaret Morton, en la 999 Calle Board, en Bridgeport antes del viernes (2/15/2019) a las 3:00PM. La ciudad no está aceptando ropa usada y otros artículos usados. (Comunicado de prensa)

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