Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
Bridgeport firefighters were called to a porch fire on Marion Street where they discovered a fire on the back deck. They quickly extinguished the fire with no extension to the home.
Brush Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters were called to a brush fire on Exeter Street near Chopsey Hill Road. Finding the fire close to a house they quickly called in additional resources as well as mutual aid from surrounding towns. Within forty-five minutes the bulk of the fire was knocked down and firefighters continued chasing the many hotspots. There were no reported injuries. 2025-03-10@3:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Brush Fire
Worker Injured in Industrial Accident at Lecoq Cuisine
At around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to Lecoq Cuisine at 35 Union Avenue for an industrial accident. An employee’s hand had become trapped between two rollers inside a machine. Rescue 5 successfully freed the worker after the company’s maintenance team de-energized the machine before firefighters arrived. The employee was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, and OSHA has been notified of the incident.
Bridgeport News: UPDATE on Ash Street alleged shooting: No Reported Injuries
Bridgeport police responded to Ash Street after a woman was seen running outside, yelling for help, and knocking on a resident’s door, claiming she had been shot. Emergency responders, including AMR and the Bridgeport Fire Department, arrived at the scene and found no visible injuries, but the woman was still taken to a local hospital for evaluation. No further details are available at this time.
Bridgeport News: Reported Gun Shot Wound
Report that a person was shot with a gun on Ash Street in Bridgeport. There are no further details at this time.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
Report of a fire on Washington Terrace near Park Ave. Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and knocked down an internal fire.
Crash Involving Firetruck
While responding to an emergency call at Santa Fuel, Engine 1 was involved in a MVA at the corner of Myrtle and South Ave. No injuries to members of the Fire Department. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating this incident.
Harding Smoking
Bridgeport Firefighters were called to Harding High School on Bond Street for a smoke condition. Unconfirmed radio report indicate it was a smoking circuit breaker. 2025-03-03@7:00pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Highway Crash
Report of a 3 car accident on the Route 8 1-D Southbound off ramp. First responders are on scene.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of East Washington Ave and Housatonic Ave in Bridgeport. There is a report that one patient was transported to the hospital and there's no further info at this time.