Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Dog Rescued In House Fire

2022-07-23@4:18 #Bridgeport CT #ctfire-- Firefighters were able to contain a fire to the second floor and prevented it from spreading to the rest of the house or attic on Soundview Avenue.  Everyone made it out of the home safely except for the family dog firefighters rescued, gave the dog water and oxygen, and reunited "Lola" with the family.   Despite temperatures near 100 degrees, there were no heat-related injuries or any other injuries to the firefighters. The fire was thought to have been started by a window air conditioner on the 2nd floor.

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Overnight Pursuit

2022-07-23@1:38am--#Bridgpeport CT-The Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a ShotSpotter Activation in the area of Center St. near the Greene Homes. Upon arrival BPD noticed a party placing a firearm in his waist and proceeded to speed away on a motorcycle. Police began a pursuit of the party that entered Route 8 and onto the Merritt Parkway. The pursuit was called off near Exit 54NB on the Merritt Parkway. Milford PD alerted the Bridgeport ECC that they had a party detained after that party crashed in their city. No firearm was located on that scene. Bridgeport PD was able to identify the party, and detain the party with the assistance of Milford PD, and the party’s motorcycle was towed to the…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide #13

 On July 21, 2022, the second victim of the July 10, 2022 shooting on Fairfield Avenue passed away.  The victim, identified as 18-year-old Kazzmaire Dorsey of Bridgeport CT, died as a result of injuries sustained on July 10, 2022.  The Bridgeport Police Department’s thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Homicide Detective Keith Hanson at 203-581-5243 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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Excessive Heat Warning

an Excessive Heat Warning in response to National Weather Service reports of high pressure, sunshine, and southwest winds expected to raise temperatures into the 90’s with heat indices near 100 in the City of Bridgeport. The Excessive Heat Warning will remain in effect from Tuesday, July 19th until, July 22nd at 7:00pm. Excessive heat index values will occur between 1:00pm and 6:00pm each day. Extreme heat can cause illness and death among at-risk population who cannot stay cool. The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure. An Excessive Heat Watch means the combination of heat and humidity could create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Take extra precautions if you work or…

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