Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is at Captain's Cove on Bostwick. Fire radio reports say the car was fully engulfed in flames. The fire marshal has been called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2024-10-24@9:56pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Head On Crash!
Report of a head-on crash at the intersection of Bishop Ave and Barnum Ave. First responders are on scene reporting 3 being transported for their injuries.
Bus Patrol
Bridgeport Classical Studies School hosted BusPatrol — the nation’s leader in school bus safety technology — and WE Transport to deliver an educational road safety workshop for elementary grade students at Bridgeport Public Schools. During the interactive lesson, students learned practical tips to stay safe on the ride to and from school, including the importance of looking both ways, understanding the danger zone around the bus, and recognizing common safety hazards. “Education is the cornerstone to our mission of creating safer roads for all students,” said Justin Meyers, President and Chief Innovation Officer of BusPatrol. “As we educate motorists to follow the rules of the road, it’s equally important that we equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to stay…
High CO Levels At Success Village
Firefighters on the scene reported high carbon monoxide levels at Court B at Success Village. Turned out to be a faulty gas stove in one of the apartments which is now disconnected. 2024-10-22@6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT
Fire Prevention
https://youtu.be/ARLvtNVZcI0 Bridgeport Hospital and the Bridgeport Fire Department are teaming up this October for Fire Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of fire safety and burn prevention in the community. As the state’s only burn center, Bridgeport Hospital sees firsthand the devastating impact burns can have on both patients and their families. Hospital President Ann Diamond highlighted the partnership with the Bridgeport Fire Department to raise awareness about fire safety measures. Chief Lance Edwards of the Bridgeport Fire Department echoed the sentiment, stressing the importance of the hospital’s burn center, which has been serving the community since an enhancement project in 2011, spearheaded by retired Assistant Chief Sal Emmanuel and his wife, a burn center nurse. The fire department has also…
Pedestrian Hit
Pequonnick near Park Avenue is closed for an accident investigation involving a pedestrian 2024-10-21@9:43pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Worker Rescued from Basement Collapse on Stratford Avenue
https://youtu.be/WiVSikhg9fE Bridgeport first responders successfully rescued a 35-year-old construction worker who was trapped in the basement of a building under construction on the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue. The worker became stuck after part of the building’s stone foundation collapsed, burying him up to his knees in debris. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards stated that the collapse occurred around 9:10 a.m., while the worker was believed to be performing work in the basement. After a secondary collapse, first responders had to shore up the unstable structure before continuing the rescue. “Our team worked tirelessly to ensure the worker was removed safely despite the difficult conditions,” said Chief Edwards. "The worker was standing and buried up to his knees when we…
Intoxicated Suspect Arrested After Assault and Firearm Incident on Maplewood Ave
On October 19, 2024, Officer S. Singh, along with Officers J. Motasky, D. Bahr, M. Cuno, and J. Bastidas, responded to a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon in the 300th block of Maplewood Ave. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who had been assaulted with a tree branch and sustained a laceration to the forehead. The victim was transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. Officers successfully apprehended the suspect, who was heavily intoxicated, and recovered a firearm at the scene. Due to the suspect's level of intoxication, he was also transported to the hospital for further evaluation, where Officer Bastidas remained with him until his discharge. All officers involved submitted incident reports and turned…
Person Shot
Update from Bridgeport Police:On October 20, 2024, at approximately 11:20 am Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of Goddard Avenue on report(s) of a person shot in the street. Patrol officers responded to the area and located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance where he is listed in critical condition. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation. A crime scene has been secured on Goddard Avenue between Cogswell Street and Rockland Street. Multiple items of evidence have been observed at the scene. Those items, and more, will be collected and processed by the Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit.…
Restaurant Fire
Firefighters are on the scene of a kitchen fire at Los Alebrijes Restaurant on Madison Avenue. The fire was quickly extinguished. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire as well as the health department. 2024-10-19@7:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire