Rubbish Fire
Bridgeport firefighters extinguish a rubbish fire on the third floor of 850 Main Street before the fire extended anywhere else. 2025-04-17@1:02pm--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire
Pedestrian Struck In Bridgeport
Report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Melbourne Street. There are no further details at this time. 2025-04-16@10:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT
GOVERNOR LAMONT, COMPTROLLER SCANLON ANNOUNCE ENHANCED CANCER SCREENINGS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Comptroller Sean Scanlon today announced that effective May 1, 2025, the State of Connecticut is expanding the benefits it provides to firefighters to include free, enhanced cancer screenings. This new benefit comes in response to evidence that firefighters, due to their repeated exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogens in the line of duty, have a greater prevalence of cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths than the general population. More than 900 firefighters enrolled in the state employee health plan and Partnership Plan, both of which Comptroller Scanlon oversees, will now have free access to a comprehensive, full-body scan once every two years. The screenings are designed to detect cancers early – often before…
Connecticut Declines to Sign Federal Civil Rights Letter, Says It’s Already in Compliance
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has responded to a recent request from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) regarding Title VI compliance and has opted not to sign the letter, citing that Connecticut “already does and will continue to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.” CSDE regularly reaffirms its compliance with all federal program assurances, through which USDOE continues to provide federal funding. Additionally, Local Education Agencies in Connecticut certify their compliance with Title VI to CSDE in annual applications with all assurances required for federal programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. “In Connecticut, we’re proud to support…
Fatal Accident Investigation
At 3:51 AM on April 13, 2025, Norwalk emergency services responded to a serious crash at the intersection of West Avenue and Reed Street. Multiple 911 callers reported that a moped was struck by a vehicle. Police, fire, and EMS arrived on scene and began treating the moped operator, 52-year-old Jose Olavarria of Norwalk. He was transported to Norwalk Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle remained on scene. Norwalk Police’s Crash Reconstruction and Crime Scene Units are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Chris Wasilewski at 203-854-3035 or email Cwasilewski@norwalkct.gov. Tips can also be submitted anonymously using Norwalk Police’s tip lines.
Bathroom Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters quickly extinguish a bathroom fire in the 200 block of Spring Street. 2025-04-15@11:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck!
Report of a pedestrian struck at the bottom of the Exit 28 off ramp on I-95 by Bass Pro Shop in Bridgeport. First responders are on scene.
I-95 Rollover
A rollover accident on I-95 southbound near exit 36. Minor injuries reported. 2025-04-14@10:25pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic
Set Brush Fire
Fairfield police and firefighters investigate a fire set by youths on the upper Tunxis Hill Park. No word if the youths were identified. 2025-04-14@2:11pm--#Fairfield CT
Structure Fire
Report of a structure fire on Hubbell ave in Ansonia. Mutual Aid from Derby has been called in, and both are currently putting out the fire, which is extensive all over the building.