https://youtube.com/shorts/SEGX9-4_tS0 Report of a house fire around the 1000 block of Pembroke Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene to heavy fire and quickly a second alarm was called. There is no further information at this time.
https://youtube.com/shorts/0ZzIYuyC-Ts Firefighters were called to the 500 block of Dewey Street for a structure fire. Unconfirmed radio reports say the fire may have started in the basement and spread to the upper floors. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
A 33-year-old city man was captured at the Canadian border on Wednesday after attempting to shoot and kill his ex-wife in the East End of Bridgeport less than 24 hours earlier. A prompt investigation by the Bridgeport Police Department determined that Joao Victor Borges De Queiroz was hiding in the trunk of his ex-wife's car when she left for work on Tuesday. Borges De Queiroz then fired a shot at her after he pushed down the rear seat of the car. The bullet went through the front windshield, narrowly missing his ex-wife, who is also 33 years old. Borges De Queiroz then choked the victim from behind as she drove for safety. She was eventually able to disarm her ex-husband…
Two parked vehicles were hit by a tree that fell in the heavy winds on Madison Avenue near McKinley Avenue. 2025-12-24@12:42pm-- #Bridgeport CT
https://youtu.be/T0E8zXzWFaU What looks like a festive neighborhood attraction from the street is, behind the scenes, a carefully engineered light show powered by technology, creativity, and countless hours of work. The Matias Christmas Light Show on Jennings Avenue in Bridgeport features an impressive setup of six controllers networked together and connected to a central computer. Each controller manages sections of the display, allowing the entire show to be fully programmed and synchronized to music using specialized lighting software. Every individual light — known as a “pixel” — can be controlled by color, movement, and timing, down to a single bulb. One of the standout features of the display is the massive Mega Tree, which consists of 16 vertical strands with 100…
A Greater Bridgeport Transit bus struck a wall at the train station, and a total of 6 vehicles are involved, including the bus. The area is currently closed to all traffic. Unconfirmed radio reports said there were multiple injuries and that the area is closed for an accident investigation. It is not known if the trains will stop at the Bridgeport station. Let us know in the comments if anyone knows. This is breaking news, and the details can/will change. 2025-12-23@7:41pm #Bridgeport CT #MTA
Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Fairfield Ave and Albion Street in Bridgeport.
Firefighters were called to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Pembroke Street. Firefighters found heavy fire on the third floor. Firefighters immediately began searching for anyone in the large building; everyone made it out safely, and there were no reported injuries. The Red Cross was called to take care of the displaced residents, and the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. Firefighters continued chasing hot spots in the attic until 5:30pm. Thank you, Madeline, for sharing your video with our viewers! 2025-12-20@3:20pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Report of a fire on the third floor of a building in the 1000 block of EAST Main Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene reporting that the fire is out at this time. EDIT: It was East Main Street, not Main Street.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — The City of Bridgeport, in partnership with the Alliance for Community Empowerment, hosted a Blessing Boxes distribution event on Wednesday, December 17, providing food and household essentials to residents during the holiday season. The event took place from noon to 3 p.m. at 1151 Park Avenue and served individuals and families who receive SNAP or EBT benefits. Using a drive-through and walk-up format, volunteers distributed 2,000 Blessing Boxes designed to provide meals and essential items while ensuring easy and efficient access for residents. Mayor Joe Ganim thanked the many volunteers and partners involved, including Alliance, M&T Bank, and other community supporters. He said the event reflected the spirit of the season and demonstrated how collaboration can positively…
