An alarm dispatched the Bridgeport Firefighters to the 200 block of Fifth Street. Firefighters braved the single-digit temperatures along with double-digit winds and icing conditions to put out the fire. No reported injuries and the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2026-02-07@7:47pm--#Bridgeport CT
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on the 2nd floor on Capitol Avenue near Wells Street. Everyone made it out safely. The Red Cross will address the immediate needs of 6 people from the apartment building. 2026-02-07@12:19pm
A number of passengers are reportedly injured in a crash on a Greater Bridgeport Transportation bus and a passenger vehicle accident on Fairfield and Bennett Street. No word on the extent of injuries or if any of them were transported to the hospital.
The members of the Connecticut Siting Council once again took up United Illuminating’s application in Docket 516R and in a vote of six to one, approved a written opinion denying the application. The Siting Council’s vote today reaffirms its earlier decision denying UI’s application and concludes the latest chapter in a lengthy review process concerning the utility company’s proposed monopole project along the southern route of the Metro-North Railroad tracks. “We appreciate the Connecticut Siting Council’s thorough review and its decision to deny UI’s application in Docket 516R. Throughout this process, our community has consistently expressed strong concerns, and we are grateful that the voices of residents, local leaders, religious institutions, businesses and preservationists were heard,” said First Selectperson Christine…
Police are investigating after a stabbing occurred aboard a Greater Bridgeport Transit bus on Reservoir Avenue in Bridgeport around 9:58 p.m. The suspect fled on foot but was quickly located and taken into custody, while the victim was transported to the hospital. No additional details have been released as the investigation continues. 2026-02-07@9:58pm #Bri#bridgeportct #bridgeportnews
Amazing Deals on Boston Avenue was shut down by authorities today for lacking proper permits. Viewers told us that people started lining up around 6am this morning, and police were originally called in after people cut the line that went around the block. 2026-02-06 #Bridgeport CT
A school bus was struck at Noble and Shelton Street and the striking vehicle fled the scene. There are no reported injuries and no further details. 206-02-06@3:31pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Report of a truck tangled up in power lines at Housatonic Ave and Congress Street in Bridgeport.
State Police are on the way to the correctional facility on North Avenue for an inmate with a large amount of cocaine in his possession. 2026-01-31@9:03pm #Bridgeport
Bridgeport Police are investigating a homicide after a 61-year-old man was found deceased inside an apartment on Brooks Street. Officers responded to the residence and confirmed the death, prompting detectives to take over the scene. Authorities have classified the case as a homicide. Police say the investigation is ongoing and additional information has not yet been released.
