8:26pm–#Fairfield Connecticut–Another tree has come down, this time at Range and Flintlock Road. When I was at the incident at High and Jennings Road that trapped three in a car Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told me it was the hot dry weather that is causing this to happen and on weak and damaged trees.
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7:11pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– 3 residents from Sport Hill Road Parkway in Easton had quite the surprise when the stopped at a stop sign at High Street and Jennings Road and a very large tree limb crashed onto their car. The limb took down a power line from a house trapping them inside. Firefighters are stationed a half block away and was on the scene right away. Assistant Fire Chief told me that one of the firefighters is an electrician and was able to determine that the new power line was was intact and insulated and it was safe to remove the occupants. The firefighters also used a tool called a hot stick to confirm it was safe. United Illuminating quickly arrived, securing power. The firefighters then used a chain saw to remove the branches and freed the car. The intersection was reopened within the hour.
With the summer months upon us, Energize Connecticut partners are asking customers to “Wait ‘til 8” to help decrease energy consumption and demand during peak periods, which are weekdays from noon to 8 p.m.
Extreme peak demands occur only 100 hours each year, or about 1 percent of the time, between late May and early September during hot, humid weather. To accommodate demand, additional power plants are on stand-by ready to operate during these hours. These back-up plants often run on dirtier fuels – such as oil – that produce more air pollution and offer power at a price that drives up the cost of electricity.
“By controlling power use and waiting until after 8 p.m. to use larger appliances and equipment that doesn’t impact comfort, like dishwashers and pool pumps, Connecticut residents can help minimize the use of back-up power plants, relieve stress on the electric grid, and have a positive impact on air quality,” says Robert Klee, Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
To reduce energy usage, Energize Connecticut representatives recommend lessening the use of discretionary appliances and electronics during peak hours. Examples include:
3:50pm–#Stratford Connecticut– Police just said on their radio that Short Beach is now closed to vehicle parking by the fire marshal. Only walk ins to the beach are allowed.
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On July 23, 2016 at 12:43 am, the Norwalk Police Department responded to the area of 68 Winfield Street for a report of shots fired. Arriving officers located numerous people in the area due to a house party. Officers also located shell casings in front of 68 Winfield Street. A short time later Norwalk Hospital reported a male had arrived from Winfield Street suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Norwalk Detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with any information contact them at 203- 854-3011 or anonymously at any of the below contacts.
Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637).
(Norwalk Press Release)
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2:01am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Tough night for women in Bridgeport tonight. A woman was shot on Howard Avenue earlier and now a report of woman hospitalized after being beaten with a broomstick and a bottle on Bond Street.
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11:33pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–A police officer on patrol on Howard Avenue heard a shot fired in the 900 block of Howard Avenue. The officer saw a car attempting to leave at a high rate of speed and was able to pull him over and take him in to custody. Witnesses told me the woman was shot in a backyard, possibly accidentally when the gun was dropped. Police quickly located a clip of 40mm caliber and a short time later retrieved the gun. I do not know where on her body the woman was shot or her condition. 
11:31pm–#Fairfield Connecticut–Odor of gas indoors at Ludlowe Healthcare at 118 Jefferson Street. Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you!
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7:53pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Fire on a stove top is why the firefighters are on Wheeler Avenue.
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7:20pm–#MTA–#Fairfield Connecticut– A northbound train arriving at Carter Henry Drive has an unconscious person on board, that is the reason for the stop and emergency vehicles.
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