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Porch Fire In Fairfield

Mar 27, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6985" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Fire called in at 2:45am"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_6986" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Family was able to return to their home"][/caption] Around 2:45am firefighters received a call of a porch on fire at 18 Plum Street. Firefighters quickly doused the flames and kept the fire from extending into the structure. The family including two children were forced into the cold for a short time. It is uncertain if smoking materials may have contributed to the fire. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate. The fire marshal and the remaining units departed the scene around 3:45am.

Distressed Homeowners Seminar Thursday Harbor Yard

Mar 26, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

On Thursday, March 29 at Webster Bank Arena there will be a free, all-day event which allows [caption id="attachment_6981" align="alignright" width="150" caption="A chance to meet lenders one on one to try and avoid foreclosure"][/caption]people to meet one-on-one with their mortgage lenders or a HUD-approved housing counselor. Homeowners can work out problems involving foreclosure, loan modifications and refinancing. During the housing crisis, homeowners have been frustrated by the difficulty of dealing directly with their bank or even getting someone on the phone. The Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event brings banks and homeowners together at Webster Bank Arena. The event will run from 10am to 7pm on Thursday, March 29,2012. Those who cannot attend should can call the Department's Foreclosure Mediation Program's Assistance…

Fairfield Fire–Dog Rescued-Dryer Suspected In Blaze

Mar 25, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

On Sunday March 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM Fairfield Firefighters responded to a reported house fire at 186 Shiller Road. The Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call from a neighbor that “smoke was coming from the back of the house” next door and that “it smelled like wood.” When Lt. Corbo from Engine 2 arrived on scene he reported heavy smoke coming the gable ends of the house. According to Asst. Chief George Gomola, the fire incident commander, smoke was coming from every opening in the building, from the basement through the roof. Neighbors reported that there were 2 people who were missing may be trapped inside the fire building. While Engine 3 crew attacked the basement fire the…

Fire on Iranistan Ave. Bridgeport

Mar 25, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just after 7pm a man walking on Iranistan Avenue spotted flames coming from the 3rd floor at 1304 Iranistan Ave. Saturday night. He quickly ran down the street to the Wood Avenue Fire Station to report the blaze. Firefighters discovered heavy fire upon arrival, they verified everyone in the building was evacuated but were concerned with evacuating the house on either side because of how close the homes are next to each other. Within 15 minutes the fire was out and recall was sounded. There were no reported injuries and only the man on the third floor had to be relocated. The fire marshal was called to investigate.

Happenings NOW 03-23 thru 03-27-2012

Mar 23, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ ‎Danbury's Mayor Mark D. Boughton confirming one dead, one injured in a two alarm fire at 16 Harding Place. No firefighters were injured battling the fire. Bridgeport--A home invasion at 19 Plymouth Street. Taken was $900 and a PS3 by two males wearing ski masks both had guns. Like · · Share · Saturday at 21:53 5:01pm--Bridgeport--Car and city bus accident at Arctic and Beach Street. 12:25pm--Bridgeport--EMTs on the scene of a motor vehicle accident at Park and State St. that requires extrication, 2nd ambulance requested. Two patients with trauma to St. Vincent's with heavy intrusion into the passenger compartment. 2:53am--Bridgeport--Fire department assisting a customer trapped in the ATM at People's Bank downtown Main Street.…

Senator Duff On No ID For Voting In CT

Mar 23, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The Government Administration & Elections Committee failed to amend the bill to require election day registrants to present photo identification in Connecticut. In addition the bill allows people to register on election day. I had an opportunity to ask State Senator Duff his thoughts on the potential of election fraud. The senator feels every opportunity should be given voters the opportunity to vote without without showing identification. What do you think?

2 Car Crash on Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield

Mar 23, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Traffic was snarled on Black Rock turnpike just in front of Marsillo's around 2pm Friday. Fire department was called for a fluid leak. Emergency Medical Technician's were called for two adult drivers and a child who was properly restrained in a child seat in the backseat. All three were shaken up with no major injury and refused medical treatment.

Elderly North End Man Pistol Whipped In Home Invasion Bridgeport

Mar 23, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

12:38am--Bridgeport--A man in his 60's was pistol whipped and possibly severely injured after being pistol whipped at his home during a home invasion at 50 Evans Street. Police say homeowner drove himself to the hospital in a newer model red model Mustang which is a rental car with New York plates. The man was assaulted by two black males who wore all black including black ski masks. They beat the man with their chrome revolver when he approached them. They were last seen fleeing on foot, west on Evans Street. It is unknown if any money or property were taken during the invasion. UPDATE--1:11am The red Mustang with the victim has been located on Reservior and Edwards Street. EMTs on…

New Home For Christian Community Action of Norwalk

Mar 23, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

There's a new community center in Norwalk, and it celebrated its opening on Thursday. Dignitaries included Mayor Richard A. Moccia, State Senator Bob Duff, area residents, The Christian Community Action Group (CCA) Norwalk, Inc., is a nonprofit, nonsectarian agency now at 76 South Main Street in SONO. It remains one of Norwalk's most active aid groups, continuing the work it performed when created 40 years ago as a food pantry by St. Paul's on the Green and The First Congregational Church on the Green. CCA's food pantry now feeds over 3,500 residents each year. The agency distributes over 2,000 winter coats and delivers furniture and mattresses to about 1,000 people annually. It disburses over $30,000 in rent, security-deposit and utility-bill…

Multiple Shots Fired On Lincoln Ave. Bridgeport

Mar 21, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 3pm shots rang out as school children were returning home from school on Lincoln Ave. Wednesday afternoon. Reports are a black male in a black hooded sweatshirt was firing at a dark blue car. Stray bullets hit two cars including a Ford pickup at the corner of Main Street as he was exiting the Shell gas station.. The bullet hit the pickup's windshield and exited out his back window, missing the driver by inches, he received scratches on his forehead from shattered glass fragments. In the video you can see children walking home from school on Main Street and a school bus passing in the background. Detectives were called and remained on scene for about two hours. Lincoln Ave.…

Porch Fire In Fairfield

Distressed Homeowners Seminar Thursday Harbor Yard

Fairfield Fire–Dog Rescued-Dryer Suspected In Blaze

Fire on Iranistan Ave. Bridgeport

Happenings NOW 03-23 thru 03-27-2012

Senator Duff On No ID For Voting In CT

2 Car Crash on Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield

Elderly North End Man Pistol Whipped In Home Invasion Bridgeport

New Home For Christian Community Action of Norwalk

Multiple Shots Fired On Lincoln Ave. Bridgeport

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