Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2019-10-28@5:18pm-- #Bridgeport CT--Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car at East Washington and William Street. A star on the windshield can be seen on the drivers side. There was reportedly drugs in the car.
Bridgeport News: Bus Crash
2019-10-28@11:33am-- Carlos sent in this picture of a crash between a Greater Bridgeport Transit bus a car at Bass Pro Drive and Stratford Avenue. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: Fire At The Power Plant
2019-10-28 @ 11:08am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the UI power plant at 10 Atalantic Street for a fire. Firefighters found it to be mostly insulation burning on a scaffolding at gas turbine number eleven. Firefighters reported the fire out within minutes. The power plant was officially turned on July 29th. This is why we can't have nice things...
Bridgeport News: Car Owner Apprehends One Car Thief
2019-10-27@10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two Hispanic males attempted to steal a car at Park and Gregory Street. The car owner was able to apprehend one of them by pulling him from the car. The other suspect did get away with the car but was later located at Bostwick and State Street. K-9 on the way. This news report is made possible by:
8/25 Crash
2019-10-27 @ 2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Another crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2. No word on any injuries and it does not appear to be slowing traffic.
Bridgeport News: Boat In Distress
2019-10-27@1:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A call for a boat in distress in Long Island Sound near Barnum Dyke Road. First responders brave the elements to find nothing. The rains will be over for dinner time to visit our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_76986" align="aligncenter" width="1386"] Mention DoingItLocal and get 10% taken off your bill![/caption]
If It Looks Flooded It Probably Is
#Bridgeport Ct-- #Fairfield CT-- Police are reporting the usual spots that flood like State Street and Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport or Mill Plain Road as well as Johnson and Chambers Street in Fairfield. I'm sure all the usual spots are flooded so be careful out there and take no chances. Post pictures in this thread, don't forget to post where it is! Believe it or not, our sponsor is available today!:
Tonight’s Car Fire
2019-10-26@11:06pm--#Trumbull CT-- A car hit a tree and caught fire on Limerick Road. It was first thought that someone was trapped in the car which proved not to be the case. Firefighters have extinguished the fire. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Trash Chute Fire
2019-10-26 @ 6:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The seniors living at Harborview Towers at 376 East Washington Avenue may have thought they were seeing a rerun of Towering Inferno as police who were first on the scene reported heavy smoke coming from the fifth and sixth floor. Officer then began banging on doors attempting to evacuate residence. Assistant Fire Chief Firpi told me that there was jam-up in the trash chute and a fire had started inside, original radio reports said there was a trash can fire. The sprinkler systems activated and Assistant Chief Firpi opted for the seniors to shelter in place as the fire was controlled and that there was more danger to the elderly residents slipping of wet steps. There…
Bridgeport News: 11 Rounds Fired, Car Shot Up
2019-10-26@1:01am--#Bridgeport CT-- Eleven rounds were fired on Albion Street and a silver Honda was shot up near the Albion Apartments. Must be quiet and the sound is traveling as I've received a number of reports from viewers as far as Capital Avenue on this one! So far the hospitals check clear of any gunshot victims. This news report is made possible by: