2021-08-10@10:45pm--#Bridgerport CT-- Firefighters were called to a bedroom fire on the third floor on of multi-family home in the 100 block of Kent Avenue. Firefighters quick response kept the fire contained to the bedroom. There were no reported injuries.
2021-08-10@7:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck by a car and suffered minor injuries on Main Street at Cannon Street.
Bridgeport, CT – Today Mayor Ganim signed Executive Order No. 4 which requires all individuals in the City of Bridgeport to wear facial masks while indoors at any public places and/or in any business. (Executive Order attached.) Effective August 11th, 2021, Mayor Ganim requires the use of masks or protective face coverings in accordance with the Center for Communicable Diseases (CDC) and other federal and/or State of Connecticut guidelines when attending public indoor venues. Indoor venues includes any establishment where patron attend inside such as restaurants, grocery stores, theaters, gyms, and/or retailers. In addition, the use of masks in public parks is also recommended especially in instances of gatherings. Required to wear masks in indoor settings. Including municipal buildings, and businesses.Recommended…
2021-07-10@1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters responded to a ruptured gas line at West Liberty and Park Avenue. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
(Westport, CT) - The Westport Downtown Merchants Association will be holding anoutdoor downtown shopping event this Saturday, August 14th from 10:00 AM to 6:00PM. This event will necessitate the closure of Main Street between Post Road Eastand Avery Place as well as Elm Street between Main Street and the Baldwin Lot from6:00 AM until 9:00 PM on Saturday, August 14th. These road closures will result intraffic congestion downtown and increased pedestrian traffic.Motorists should expect delays in the center of town due to these closures. The PoliceDepartment asks that pedestrians utilize the marked crosswalks and motorists useextra caution while driving through the area.
2020-08-09@9:24pm-- A suspect in a gray Jeep fled from an officer on a traffic stop almost hitting the the officer. A short time later police located the Jeep at Post and North Benson Road. He then pulled into the Bob's parking lot where he was surrounded by police and he surrendered peacefully. Looks like he's going to need our sponsor!
2021-08-09@6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS on scene with two assault victims at Huntington Road and Beecher Street. Unknown if the circumstances behind the assaults. This news report is made possible by: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/
Westport firefighters were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at a multi-occupancystrip mall on Post Road West. The initial dispatch was for Engine 4, Engine 2 Truck 1 andthe Shift Commander. Engine 6 was added to the assignment after clearing from anotheremergency incident. E4 arrived and reported an odor of burning and light smoke condition inside theoccupancy. Truck 1 laddered the roof and found smoke coming from a roof scuttle hatch.Engine 4 and Engine 2 stretched a hose line and checked each of the businesses for smokeand fire. Truck 1, assisted by Engine 6, located a smoldering fire involving roofingmaterials in the area of the roof scuttle. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews worked on providing salvage and overhaul…
2021-08-09@5:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 people were taken to the hospital after this crash at Suburban and Park Avenue.
A new invasive insect is making its way into Connecticut and the Department of Transportation is asking for travelers and residents to be on the lookout for “hitch hikers” on vehicles and trailers entering or traveling within the state. In other states, travel corridors have been linked to the spread of this invasive insect. Inspect your vehicles, RV’s, trailers, and other items for the spotted lanternfly when travelling through areas with known or suspected populations (currently Fairfield County including the towns of Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Norwalk, Fairfield, and Westport). These insects are known to hitch a ride on vehicles and clothing. During the months of August through November the adults of this pest may be seen and can attach…
