Author: Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT — The Lake Forest Association clubhouse, the venue for countless wedding receptions, showers and other functions since the 1950s, burnt nearly to the ground early Wednesday morning. Read more…..

Governor Malloy stopped by Fairfield to access the damage Hurricane Irene caused by Hurricane Irene on Tuesday.

Progress reports from senior executives Senior Vice President Tony Marone and Vice President William Reis of United Illuminating. They ask if you have an outage or concern to call at 1-800-7-CALL-UI (1-800-722-5584) or visit them on the web at https://www.uinet.com/wps/portal/uinet/home

An impromptu driving tour of the damage of Fairfield Beaches. You are actually on a Fairfield Fire Department Bus with the media getting a tour from Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Tracy.  A more detailed ground tour with Governor Malloy will be uploaded shortly.

State Representative Tony Hwang met with senior executives from United Illuminating to discuss the priorities the company takes in restoring power to local communities after the devastation of Hurricane Irene.

Just before 5pm Monday firefighters quickly responded The Black Rock Oyster Bar on Black Rock Turnpike for a report of a fire in the basement of the restaurant and that the fire was near a propane tank. Firefighters quickly doused the blaze and vented the basement with fans. Black Rock Turnpike at Commerce and Chambers was closed for a short time but has since reopened. The fire is under investigation. It did not extend into the dining area of the restaurant and it expected to reopen shortly.

Bridgeport Fire Department battled a smoke blaze on the third floor at a factory at 56 Cherry Street early Tuesday morning.  The blaze was quickly contained and no injuries were reported.  Here are the sights and sounds from the fire.

Bridgeport–Black Rock Yacht Club at 80 Grovers Road received some serious damage from Irene early Sunday morning.  Firefighters discovered that the build was lifted off its foundation.  We are told the dance floor inside is raised up at least one foot.  The pool area also received significant damage.  The bar was unscathed.

Edgar Rodriguez was nice enough to send us some photos taken throughout the city of Bridgeport:

Timeline of events for the Town of Fairfield

00-05:30               12 Alarm responses

05:15                   2 transformers blew

05:40                   N. Benson & Mill Plain @ Post Rd. closed due to flooded RR viaducts

05:45                   2,300 people w/o power

06:15                   Roger Ludlow Shelter is currently housing, 70 people & 30 dogs

Police headquarters lost power 2 times, activating the backup generator

16 Street closures due to trees/ wires down: