Odor Of Gas Bassick HS
2023-11-13@11:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the way to Bassick High School on Fairfield Avenue side for an odor of gas.
Derby News: Felony Stop On Route 8
2023-11-12@10:34pm--#Derby CT-- Police are conducting a felony stop on a suspect wanted for armed robbery on Route 8 at exit 15.
Stratford News: Candles…No Porch Fire
2023-11-12@8:08pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are in the 1100 block of Stratford Avenue for a report porch fire. Turns out to be a candle on the porch. But now you know what all the noise was about!!
Westport News: Lithium Battery Fire
2023-11-12@7:11pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters were called to a home in the 300 block of Post Road West. They confirmed the smoke and called for more resources to the scene. A lithium battery caught fire in the garage. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and is removing the battery and venting the home.
Motorcycle Accident
2023-11-12@5:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A motorcyclist and a car collided on Palisades Avenue near Boston Avenue. The cyclist has facial injuries according to radio reports.
Westport News: Chimney Fire
2023-11-12@3:34pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters are in the 400 block of Riverside Avenue for a fire on the external wall by the chimney. Fire is now out and they are checking to make sure it didn't extend elsewhere.
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2023-11-12@2:31pm-#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a kitchen fire in the 400 block of Grant Street.
Fairfield News: Merritt Crash
2023-11-12@2:02pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a two-car crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42.
Route 8/25 Crash
2023-11-12@11:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover crash (car is back on its wheels) on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5. No word on injuries.
Bye Bye Billy’s Bakery
I've verified from an employee that Billy's Bakery at 1885 Black Rock Turnpike will be closing its doors this Sunday. According to information circulating on local "moms" pages on Facebook, the closure is attributed to an increase in rent, highlighting the challenges businesses face due to rising costs.