UPDATE: Bridgeport Police have located the child! 2:23pm--#Bridgeport CT--Heavy police presence on Orland Street for a missing two year old boy. He is a white male, blond hair wearing blue shorts. This report sponsored by:
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#ctfire--UPDATE: This house was in foreclosure and scheduled for auction on Friday: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/206-208-Scofield-Ave-Bridgeport-CT-06605/2102708925_zpid/ Just after 3:30 Thursday morning firefighter received numerous calls for a fire at 206 Scofield Avenue. When I arrived about six minutes after hearing the call the 2nd floor and attic were fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters were already on scene and had begun an impressive interior attack that kept the fire confined to the second floor. I met with the first floor occupants, 3 males who made it out safely. They told me 3 other males, no children lived on the second floor. They were uncertain if they made it out. I kept checking with EMS and I'm happy to report they were not busy. Within…
2:47am--#Bridgeport CT--Police working with leads from Department of Children and Families locate a homeless man with his 4 year old child on Main Street near Thompson Street. They were located after pinging the man's cellphone. EMS dispatched to check out the child. I'm happy to report from radio reports that police are treating the man with dignity and respect. The homeless man was fearful of losing his child if located. Please pray for a positive, loving outcome in this situation.
1:01am--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT--A one car rollover crash next to the Jersey Barrier I-95 northbound near exit 32 has traffic backing up.
11:11pm--#Shelton CT--Firefighters are on scene at the Subway on Howe Avenue. Employee called in a smoke condition in the building firefighters believe it is from an electrical motor. They are investigating. The Derby/Shelton Bridge has been closed as a result. This report sponsored by:
Friends, family members and fellow firefighters gathered in City Hall’s Council Chambers tonight to celebrate the promotion of six members of the Bridgeport Fire Department. Mayor Bill Finch and Fire Chief Brian Rooney swore in Giovanni Sanzo and Robert Marrero to Fire Inspector; Samuel Mohammad and Joel Christy to Lieutenant; Montique Pettway-Moore and Venus Scudder to Pumper Engineer. “In Bridgeport, our first responders work hard every day to protect the kids and families of Bridgeport,” said Mayor Finch. “Congratulations to the firefighters for their hard work and efforts in making Bridgeport safer every day.” The Bridgeport Fire Department has been recognized as a national leader in installing fire alarms in the homes of Bridgeport residents. Through its…
UPDATE: Police were initially dispatched for a person who allegedly took pills in a suicide attempt. This person then took off in his car causing these accidents. He came to a stop after crashing at North Bishop Avenue. An off duty Norwalk Police Officer kept the man on scene. 7:54pm--#Bridgeport CT--There are two crashes to report, both with injuries. The first one is Boston and Success Avenue where two ambulances have been requested to the scene. A second crash is just down North Bishop Avenue. Uncertain if they are related. Avoid the area. This report sponsored by:
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3:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--A construction crew has hit and ruptured a six inch gas line at Connecticut and Third Avenues. Road is closed. Gas company called. None of those dangers with ours sponsor!
