Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Westport on I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18.
2026-01-13@5:58pm– #Westport CT #cttraffic
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Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today’s vehicle fire was hosted by Stratford in the backyard of a home in the 300 block of Park Avenue. One caller reported hearing an explosion prior to seeing the fire.
2026-01-12@5:48pm– #Stratford CT
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Shots Fired!
According to unconfirmed radio reports from state police, police are currently investigating a report of shots fired in the area of the 1400 block of Reservoir Avenue. The current report is that police are looking for a black vehicle with multiple occupants.
Crash Outside Church Leaves One Trapped
Emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle crash outside a church at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Central Avenue, where multiple people were injured, and one driver had to be extricated from a vehicle.
Firefighters arrived to find at least one occupant trapped inside a heavily damaged car. Crews used specialized extrication tools to free the driver while EMS personnel treated victims at the scene. Several injured individuals were transported to area hospitals for further medical evaluation.
The crash occurred near a church property, drawing a large emergency response and temporarily impacting traffic in the area as first responders worked to secure the scene and assist the injured. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the collision or the conditions of those involved.
The incident remains under investigation by the Bridgeport Police Department, and no additional information has been made public at this time.
2026-01-11@11:12pm– #Bridgeport CT
Stabbing
A thirty-year-old man was stabbed in the chest at Shelton and East Main Street.
2026-01-09@11:44pm– #Bridgeport CT
Route 8/25 Crash
A report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 8/25 near exit 3 (Boston Ave Exit)
2026-01-09@5:19pm– #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
High Pressure Gas Leak
First responders and the gas company are on the scene of a high-pressure gas line release in the Wakelee Avenue, Great Hill Road area. Expect delays in the area.
2026-01-08@7:00PMish #Ansonia CT #Seymour
Overnight Fire Rocks Stratford Overnight
A large Overnight fire occurred in the Shoreline Drive area of Stratford. Five houses were affected by a fire that spread due to high winds in the Shoreline Drive area in Stratford at around 3 AM this morning. There were no reported injuries.
Video Credit to WILLIS PONTIER
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Car Hits House
Report of a 2 car accident, where one car struck a house at the 200 block of Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport.
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Fire!
Report of a fire on the 1100 block of Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene to a fire on the third floor that was quickly knocked down. One party was treated for smoke inhalation. There are no further details at this time.
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