Basement Fire!
Report of a fire in the basement on Morgan Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene and stretching a line to extinguish the fire.
Structure Fire
Three families were displaced after a structure fire in the 400 block of Maplewood Avenue late Monday morning. One person was injured, though the extent of their injuries is not yet known. Bridgeport Fire Chief Edwards said firefighters encountered heavy flames on the second floor at the rear of the building and quickly struck a second alarm to bring in more personnel and resources. Crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down within 15 minutes. The fire did extend into the attic. Everyone made it out safely, and the Fire Marshal has been called to investigate the cause of the blaze. 2025-08-18@11:58am-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
CTDOT, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, Law Enforcement Address Sharp Rise in Bicycle Fatalities
In response to an alarming increase in bicycle-related fatalities across Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), together with Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, today held a press conference to call attention to the troubling trend and outline critical steps being taken to improve safety for all road users. So far in 2025, preliminary CTDOT data show six bicyclist fatalities — already exceeding the annual totals for 2021 through 2024, and matching the number of cyclist deaths reported in all of 2020. In addition, there have been 21 serious injuries and 102 minor injuries involving cyclists statewide this year. “This is a crisis that demands immediate attention,” said CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “Every number in this data represents a human being whose…
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SECURES PRELIMINARY RELIEF BLOCKING MEDICAID DATA FROM BEING USED FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a preliminary injunction finding Connecticut and a multistate coalition were likely to succeed on their claim that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to provide unfettered access to individual personal health data to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), violated the Administrative Procedure Act’s prohibition on arbitrary and capricious rulemaking. The preliminary injunction blocks DHS from using Medicaid data obtained from plaintiff states for immigration enforcement purposes, and blocks HHS from sharing Medicaid data obtained from coalition states with DHS for immigration enforcement purposes. The…
FOLLOWING DEADLY CDC SHOOTING, BLUMENTHAL DEMANDS KENNEDY-APPOINTED ACIP MEMBER BE FIRED OVER VIOLENT AND THREATENING POSTS; REITERATES CALL TO RESTORE EXPERT VACCINE ADVISORY PANEL
“Dr. Malone’s escalating and violent rhetoric—including in the aftermath of this tragic incident—has no place on a panel responsible for determining immunization recommendations for children and adults throughout our country.” [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on U.S. Department Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to fire Dr. Robert Malone, a recently appointed member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), for his violent and incendiary rhetoric in the wake of the recent shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta. The shooting, took the life of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose, continues to be under investigation as early reports suggest that the gunman was motivated…
7 On The Rocks
Firefighters had to rescue 7 people from the rocks at Seaside Park. Firefighters had to make 2 trips to get everyone on shore. 2025-08-16@8:15pm--#Bridgeport CT
BLUMENTHAL & BLACKBURN URGE META TO SHUT DOWN INSTRAGRAM MAP FEATURE TO PROTECT KIDS
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (D-TN) sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg urging him to shut down Instagram’s new map feature, which would put children’s safety at risk by allowing them to expose their location to dangerous individuals, including pedophiles and traffickers. “We write to express our concern with the introduction of Instagram’s new map feature, which would allow individuals to share their location in real time with users around the world. For years, we have sounded the alarm regarding real time location sharing on social media platforms—specifically when it comes to underage users—and we again urge you to protect children’s safety instead of potentially exposing their location to dangerous individuals online,…
Stratford Hosts Kids Day 2025 at Paradise Green Farmers Market
The Stratford Health Department will host Kids Day 2025 at the Paradise Green Farmers Market on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 121 Huntington Road in Stratford. This family-friendly event will feature gardening activities, a Touch-a-Truck experience, arts and crafts, health information booths, free giveaways, and more, making it a fun and educational afternoon for children and their families. Organizers encourage community members to attend and spread the word by sharing the event details through newsletters, social media, and other channels. With activities designed to engage children and resources to promote healthy living, Kids Day 2025 aims to bring Stratford residents together for a memorable day at the Farmers Market. For more information, call 203-385-4090.
As Tropical Storm Erin Looms, Senator Tony Hwang Leads Coastal Resiliency Forum to Strengthen Climate Readiness and Community Safety
FAIRFIELD, CT — With Tropical Storm Erin forming in the Atlantic and potentially tracking toward the Northeast, State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) hosted his annual Hurricane Coastal Resiliency Forum to confront the escalating threats of climate change and extreme weather to Fairfield and coastal communities across Connecticut. The forum could not be more timely. Rising sea levels and warming ocean temperatures are fueling more intense and dangerous storms, and experts warn that Erin could become another wake-up call for our region. Senator Hwang emphasized the urgent need for action—not just after storms hit, but through continuous preparation, awareness, and education. “Climate change is real, and it’s accelerating. What we’re seeing with storms like Erin forming in the Atlantic is not a coincidence—it’s a consequence,” said Senator Hwang. “We…
House Fire Put Out By Gardening Hose
Report of a fire on the second floor of a house on the 100 block of Adams Street in Stratford. Firefighters arrived on scene to report that the home owner put out the majority of the fire with a garden hose.