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DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

Firefighters Rescue 5 From Structure Fire

Bridgeport firefighters rescued five people from a structure fire Sunday night in the 1200 block of Kossuth Street. A ceiling collapse inside the building forced crews to evacuate and continue firefighting operations from the exterior.

Fire At Greene Homes

Firefighters were dispatched to Greene Homes tonight for an automatic alarm, which was quickly upgraded to a full assignment while crews were en route after additional information indicated an active fire. Upon arrival, smoke was visible from the sixth floor of the building.

Crews advanced to the sixth floor, stretched a line from the standpipe, and extinguished a bedroom fire. All occupants were already out of the building when firefighters arrived, and a small number of pets were removed safely. No further issues were reported at the scene.

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Fire At the old Harding High Building

Report of a fire at the abandoned Harding High School building at the 1700 block of Central Ave. Firefighters on scene are reporting fire in a window and are currently putting it out at this time.

Ansonia PD Extinguishes 2nd Fire Today

Firefighters on scene on Hodge Avenue for an oven fire that was extinguished by police prior to their arrival. Ansonia Police extinguished a fire on North Main Street earlier this morning. Firefighters ensured the fire was completely out and ventilated the home which was filled with smoke.

2026-01-17@8:33pm– #Ansonia CT #ctfire

SUV Hits 2 Ambulances At St. V’s During Abduction Attempt

Police are investigating a crash involving an SUV that struck two ambulances that were parked in the ambulance bay at St. Vincent’s/Hartford Healthcare on Hunting Street. The driver was attempting to take the child from the emergency room and crashed. He was the child’s father. The man was arrested.

2026-01-17@4:42pm– #Bridgeport CT