2024-04-27@1:14pm–#Stratford CT–Firefighters just began laying into a structure fire on Freeman Avenue when the alarm for a fire in the 700 block of Honeyspot Road for a porch fire. Stratford immediately called Bridgeport to assist. Both fires were extinguished quickly. No reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to both scenes to investigate the cause.
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Stratford News: House Fire
2024-04-27@1:11pm–#Stratford CT– Firefighters were called to a structure fire on Freeman Avenue. The fire was towards the rear of the building and extended to a second structure and a brush fire. Everyone made it out of the building safely. A couple minutes after arriving to this fire another alarm of fire was called on Honeyspot Road. See our second report.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2024-04-27@12:45am–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a shooting in the 300 block of Orchard Street (near Boston Avenue). The man was shot in the back.
Police said in a statement “At 12:45am hrs, ECC received multiple calls of a shooting incident at the 300 block of Orchard Street. Upon arrival, officers found one individual down. The victim was promptly transported to Bridgeport Hospital. No further updates on the victim’s condition at this time.”
Car Fire At Gas Station
2024-04-27@12:12pm–#Stratford CT– A report of a car fire at the Cumberland Farms on West Broad Street. The hazmat team has been called for fuel and foam washing down the drain after putting out the fire.
Stolen Car Arrest
2024-04-26@7:45pm–#Westport CT– Two people are in police custody after being boxed in by State Police and Westport Police on I-95 northbound near exit 18. The stolen van with New York plates. A state police car was rear-ended but reported no damage.
Derby News: Man Shot
2024-04-26@7:17pm–#Derby CT– Police and EMS on the way to Cottage Street for a man shot in the leg.
8/25 Crash
2024-04-26@5:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– A crash on Route 8/25 northbound near the reservoir past exit 5 for your Friday afternoon commute. Medical treatment was refused on the scene.
Today’s 3rd Vehicle Fire
2024-04-26@5:01pm–#Fairfield CT– Today’s 3rd vehicle fire is a kayak burning in the woods in the 300 block of Gilbert Highway.
Today’s 2nd Vehicle Fire
2024-04-26-@3:49pm–#Milford CT–Today’s 2nd vehicle fire is on I-95 near exit 38 I believe it is southbound but it will cause delays in either direction.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-04-26@2:13pm–#Bridgeport CT– Today’s vehicle fire took place on Ortega Avenue. The woman told us that she was returning home from the repair shop when the fire broke out.