Today’s Car Fire
2:56pm--#Stratford CT--Today's car fire is on Pauline Street. Firefighters on scene with a car fully engulfed in flames. Yesterday we had a trifecta with three reported car fires tying the record.
Businesses leaving Connecticut
Accudyne Industries – a Connecticut company that produces a variety of pumps and compressor equipment used by the energy business and other industries – is moving its corporate offices to Dallas’ Uptown district. DallasNews.com has the full story here.... South Carolina is one of six locations being considered as the new site for Bristol, Conn.-based, gun manufacturer PTR Industries. If it locates here, said Josh Fiorini, co-owner and CEO, the company expects it would hire about 100 employees over two to three years. He said the company expects to have a firm decision by the end of this month and to begin the move this summer. The average wage, when factoring in managers’ salaries, would be $20 to $21…
Trifecta on the car fires tonight!
2:50am--#Bridgeport CT--Trifecta the car fires tonight! This one is on Bond Street. Firefighters on the way. Wake up Bridgeport! UPDATE--I guess on the trifectas you get better car fires...this one is a BMW SUV
Merritt crash
12:43pm--#Trumbull CT #cttraffic--Report of a car accident with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 48.
PCP attacker requires police overtime
After two Bridgeport Police Officers were injured by a man allegedly high on PCP police had to guard the suspect in the hospital. They can't take officers off patrol so it requires overtime. Last minute notice overtime isn't usually wanted. But this will be brought up when negotiations contract time. Contact your city council members here and them you support our police!! Two officers for overtime was required because PCP users usually have superhuman strength because of the drug. Here is the full story on what happened. Editorial
Car accident with entrapment
11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a car accident with reported entrapment, one call says a person on the ground at North Ave. and Main Street. UPDATE--Firefighters on scene no entrapment. Additional police cars being dispatched for traffic so avoid the area.
Vehicle hits a bridge
11:30pm--#Fairifeld CT--Report of a vehicle crashing into a bridge on Sturges Road at Mill Hill Terrace. Some injuries reported. UPDATE--Firefighters on scene no entrapment. Additional police cars being dispatched for traffic so avoid the area.
Wine Tasting In Fairfield Saturday!
Wine tasting at Premier this weekend with a Twist! Jose Cuervo Authentic "Light" Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo on Saturday followed by Muga Rioja Rose' from Spain (outrageously good rose wine very limited!). Angelini Pinot Grigio (well balanced and dry white wine with flavors of tropical fruit) and, of course, one red - M. Chapoutier Bila Haut-Cotes du Roussillon Villages, a Wine Spectator Top 100 selection!!! Sunday, Cinco de Mayo, we will be sampling Camarena Tequila Margaritas! Premier Wine and Spirits 525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield (203) 345-9088
Tonight’s Ferry Fire
9:33pm--#Port Jefferson NY--Firefighters were called to extinguish a trash can fire on the Port Jefferson Ferry at 102 West Broadway Port Jefferson, NY.
Tonight’s Car Fire Part II
9:39pm--#Fairfield CT #ctfire--Tonight's double feature of car fires in on I-95 northbound at the exit 21 exit ramp. You can see it between the tree leaves of the photo. Firefighters on scene.