Fire destroys Lake Forest clubhouse
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 Tours Fairfield Hurricane Damage
Governor Malloy stopped by Fairfield to access the damage Hurricane Irene caused by Hurricane Irene on Tuesday.
United Illuminating Progress After Hurricane Irene
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
Fairfield Beach Damage Driving Tour
[caption id="attachment_3888" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Ride along with the media and public officals of a tour of damage to Fairfeild beaches"][/caption] 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.
United Illuminating Priorities After Hurricane Irene
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.
Fire at Black Rock Oyster Bar Fairfield
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.
Factory Fire in Bridgeport
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.
Significant Damage to Black Rock Yacht Club
[caption id="attachment_3857" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Yacht Club Raised Off It's Foundation During The Storm"][/caption] 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. [caption id="attachment_3858" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Significant Structural Damage Received"][/caption]
Damage in Bridgeport
Edgar Rodriguez was nice enough to send us some photos taken throughout the city of Bridgeport: [caption id="attachment_3853" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Flooding on Main Street"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_3846" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Tree Crashes Into This Black Rock Home"][/caption]
Fairfield Road Closures and timeline
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: Elm St Dorking Dr. South Pine Creek Pine Creek Court 643 Reef Rd Cummings Ave N/B Beach Rd Judson St E/B Post Rd Shoreham Village Sasco Hill Rd Old Field Barlow Rd North Benson S/B Black Rock Tpk Poe Ct. Figlar Rd Jennings Rd 180 Oakwood Dr Woodcrest 2083 Easton…