Bridgeport

A Tale Of Two Boat Rescues

At approximately 3:33 PM today, a report was received about a large 200-foot yacht on fire in Long Island Sound. There were around 23 people on board. The Bridgeport Fire Department led the response, with support from Stratford and Fairfield Fire Departments, along with the Coast Guard. The yacht safely returned to shore, and no injuries were reported. Later, a canoe overturned in the Pequonnock River near East Washington Avenue. Firefighters rescued the man, but it is currently unknown if he sustained any injuries.

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Route 8/25 Crash

A car crashed in the rocks on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5 with injuries. There was extensive intrusion into the car and first responders were delayed extrication and care of the person(s) due to having to drive to Trumbull to turn around to go southbound. Bridgeport Fire Commissioner James Meszoros has been advocating the state for an emergency vehicle turnaround to prevent delays. 2024-07-17@7:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--

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PopUp Bagels Opens New Location in Fairfield, Connecticut

PopUp Bagels, a beloved name in the world of bagels, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location at 1814 Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut. What began as a simple backyard pickup window has evolved into multiple popup and permanent locations, renowned for providing always-fresh weekend bagels. The mission of PopUp Bagels is to offer the best, freshest bagels without any frills—just purely perfect bagels with a crispy crust, a soft crumb center, the ideal size, and a perfect proportion of seeds. This commitment to quality has earned PopUp Bagels the prestigious title of "Best Bagel" at Brooklyn Bagelfest for two consecutive years. The new Fairfield store marks the eighth permanent location for PopUp Bagels. At this location,…

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BB Gun Shootings

First responders were called to Helen and Barnum Avenue for a person shot. It turned out they were shot by a BB gun. About twenty minutes later first responders were called to the McDonald's on Fairfield Avenue for someone shot with a BB gun. Now someone shot in the head with a BB gun at Hadley and Goddard Street.

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