Month: March 2021

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: At 11:33 pm Bridgeport Police was detailed to block the intersection of Island Brook Ave Ext. and Colonial Ave because of low hanging wires. The officer activated his emergency lights and blocked the intersection. They were hit (t-boned) by an operator traveling north on Island Brook Ave Ext.  The officer sustained neck and back injuries and was transported to St. V’s. Hospital. The other operator claimed to have injuries and he was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. This incident is currently under investigation.

2021-03-15@10:35pm–#Bridgeport CT– A Bridgeport Police Officer was injured in a crash at Islandbrook Extension and Colonial Drive. The officer required extrication and was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. The passenger in the other car was also transported to the hospital but did not require extrication.

Police said”

Bridgeport Police Officer injured after being extricated from crash at Colonial and Islandbrook Extension. Police said: Bridgeport Police officer was struck by another vehicle while parked at the above location waiting for DOT Electrician to fix a traffic signal.
No further information on this incident or the condition of the officer involved at this time. This incident is under investigation.”

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2021-03-14@5:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– Earlier, we reported on a car crash involving someone that was stabbed. There were 5 cars hit with 5 going to the hospital.

2021-03-14@7:44pm–#Shelton CT– Firefighters out at a brush fire at Old Stratford Road and Route 8.

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2021-03-14@5:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– First responders are on scene of a crash in the 300 block of East Avenue where one person is reported stabbed. Police are sorting this one out…

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2021-03-14@4:04pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man was watching golf in his living room and went down to the basement for a moment when he hear a loud crash. He discovered that a neighbor’s tree from two houses over crashed right where he would have been sitting. The incident took place in the 200 block of Lakeside Drive. There were no injuries reported.

2021-03-14@12:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire–Firefighters were called to a fire on Jones Avenue near Pequonnock Street for a structure fire. When they arrived they reported heavy fire from the front of the building. The high winds caused an exposure to the building next door and started a fire in the apartments above Pequonnock  Wash and Dry on Pequonnock  Street, the fire went to two alarms. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

2021-03-13@5:49pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Parrott Avenue for a structure fire. Firefighters found heavy smoke on their arrival to this multi-family home. One resident was being treated for smoke inhalation. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

 The American Red Cross is helping three families – nine adults after a fire today on Parrot Avenue, Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Patricia Breen, Tracey Scheer, Sana Sarr, and Benjamin Yamboa.

The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items, and more. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies, and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire.

Those affected will connect with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our volunteers.

2021-03-13@3:03pm–#Stratford CT– River Road is closed and traffic diverted to Main Street for a brush fire.

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FAIRFIELD, CT, 3/13/2021 : Fast acting neighbors notified 911 and
alerted sleeping residents that their home was on fire possibly
preventing multiple fatalities from occurring.
At 12:02am the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center
received multiple calls reporting a structure fire at 226 Ruane
Street. Engines 1, 2, 4, 5, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, and Car 3
responded. Engine 1, under the command of Lt. Jon Catandella,
arrived on scene three minutes later and reported heavy smoke
and fire showing from the rear of the structure. Shift
Commander, Assistant Chief Roger Caisse, arrived in Car 3
shortly after and confirmed Engine 1’s report. A/C Caisse
quickly assessed the situation and called for Fairfield’s only
remaining Engine (3) to respond to the scene. In addition, A/C
Caisse called for a second alarm which provided an additional
Battalion Chief, Safety Officer, 2 Engines, Rescue Unit, and
Ladder Truck from Bridgeport directly to the scene. Units used
multiple hand lines to aggressively battle this wind driven fire
which quickly spread to two nearby neighbors’ homes. Fire Chief
Denis McCarthy (Car 1), Deputy Chief Kyran Dunn (Car 2), and
Safety Officer Assistant Chief Scott Bisson (Car 5) responded to
the scene to support operations bringing the total number of
firefighters on scene to 44.

One elderly resident suffered some minor burns and was
transported to Bridgeport Hospital by American Medical Response.
His injuries were not believed to be life threatening.
Incident Commander, A/C Roger Caisse stated “This wind
driven fire contributed to the rapid acceleration of fire
conditions that caused damage to the siding of one neighbor’s
home and quickly spread the fire onto the roof and into the
attic space of a second neighbor’s home.” “There is no doubt
that the quick actions of the neighbors activating the 911
system and alerting sleeping residents in this home saved their
lives.”
The fire was brought under control at 12:59am

2021-03-13@10:55am–#Stratford CT– Firefighters are in a backyard in the 300 block of Jackson Avenue for a brush fire that threatened a shed.

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