Crash!
No reported injuries in this one car crash at Main and Atlantic Street. 2024-09-03@1:51pm--#Bridgeport CT
Assault
Report of an assault in the 500 block of Arctic Street according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are no further details.
Brush Fire
Firefighters on the scene of a brush fire in the park in the 200 block of Greenfield Avenue. 2024-09-02@11:09pm-- #Bridgeport #ctfire
Water Rescue
At approximately 3:45pm the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a water emergency in the area of Long Beach (Stratford). Bridgeport Fireboat 233 arrived to find a 32-foot vessel taking on water. Seven persons were found to be onboard the vessel. 5 were removed to the Fireboat, while 2 remained onboard the original vessel to assist Seatow with its towing operations. All returned to the public safety dock in Bridgeport and no injuries were reported.
Fairfield U Gas Leak
Firefighters on the scene requesting the gas company to 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield University for a damaged gas meter that is leaking. 2024-09-21@10:01pm--#fairfieldct #fairfielduniversity
Fairfield Avenue Closed
Fairfield Avenue at Sherwood Avenue is closed due to a car crash. No word on injuries. 2024-09-01@11:27pm--#bridgeportct
2024 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics
2024 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics - 08/31/2024The following are preliminary Labor Day Weekend traffic statistics.These are reflective of the time period beginning at midnight Friday, August 30th, 2024 and ending at 11:59 p.m., on Saturday, August 31st, 2024.The Connecticut State Police had a total of 2,842 calls for service.Speeding Violations – 316 Seatbelt Violations – 7Hazardous Moving Violations (Following too Closely, Failure to Move Over, etc.) - 211DUI Arrests – 12 Motor Vehicle Accidents – 192 With Injury – 13 Fatalities – 1 (Windsor) Serious Injury - 1 (Cromwell)Motorist Assists (Disabled Vehicles, Debris in Roadway, etc.) – 214
Structure Fire
https://youtu.be/2QMHLBcumiw Bridgeport Fire Department said in a statement that they were dispatched at 8:20 pm to a structure fire at 48 Alpine St. Heavy fire was encountered on all 3 floors of a 2 ½ story wood frame. The fire was placed under control at 11:35 pm after an extensive overhaul of the building. No civilian injuries were reported at this time, and one firefighter was transported to the hospital for evaluation for non-life-threatening injuries. Red Cross is relocating 2 adults and 3 children. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire.
Crash!
A crash with injuries and the need for extrication occurred in front of City Gas on Huntington Turnpike, sending one vehicle toward the pumps, narrowly missing them. The roadway is currently closed for the crash investigation. 2024-08-31 @ 3:38 PM - #BridgeportCT
Pedestrian Struck
A pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver at State and Iranistan Avenue. 2024-08-30@11:16pm--#Bridgeport