Crash!
Report of a crash with injuries at the intersection of Remmington Street and Tudor Street. There are no further updates at this time.
Fatal Fire on Hallock Street Claims One Life Despite Firefighters’ Rescue Effort
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vlZmAP0oeTw Bridgeport firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hallock Street around 9:45 p.m., where crews encountered heavy fire in the rear of the home upon arrival. According to Chief Porter, an individual outside told firefighters that a second person was still inside, prompting an aggressive interior search and rescue effort alongside fire suppression operations. Despite those efforts, one person inside the home succumbed to their injuries. Chief Porter stated that firefighters faced no operational issues, with water supply, ventilation, and rescue efforts all going “textbook.” Officials also confirmed there were no working smoke detectors inside the home. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal, and the identity of the victim has not yet…
Van Hits House
Police are investigating why a van left the roadway in the 2600 block of Madison Avenue and struck a house. No word on injuries, the building inspector was called to the scene. 2026-04-06@11:29am-- #Bridgeport CT
Stratford Crash
A crash with injuries at Nichols Avenue and North Avenue. Expect delays. 2026-03-30@3:41pm-- #Stratford CT
Discounted Rain Barrels Available for Connecticut Customers Through Aquarion Program
Aquarion Water Company Offers Connecticut Customers Discounted Rain Barrels for 2026 Season High-quality, 60-gallon upcycled rain barrels available for purchase at a discounted price through April 20. In partnership with Jack’s Composters and Rain Barrels, Aquarion Water Company is offering Connecticut customers the opportunity to purchase upcycled rain barrels as part of its ongoing water conservation efforts. Connecticut customers can purchase a high-quality, 60-gallon upcycled rain barrel designed to fit under a downspout and catch rainwater running off the roof. Customers can collect and store water for use in a garden whenever it rains. It takes just one-quarter inch of rainfall on an average roof to fill the barrel and provide water during dry periods, even when water use is…
Chainsaw Indoors Causes CO Concerns
Firefighters were called to a residence on Newton Street for smoke in the house. Unconfirmed radio reports said it was due to a gas-powered chainsaw used indoors to cut wood for the wood-burning stove. Firefighters are metering for carbon monoxide levels. 2026-03-25@4:05pm--#Stratford CT
Motorbike Crash
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h4EUglCwuBQ A woman in her twenties lost control of her motorbike on Wordin Avenue near Railroad Avenue and slid under a parked work truck. She was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2026-03-10@1:11pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Norwalk House Fire
Norwalk firefighters are battling a house fire on Clinton Avenue. The fire originated in the kitchen and extended to the 2nd floor, according to unconfirmed radio reports. No report of any injuries. The fire marshal called to investigate the cause. 2026-03-06 @10:31am
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT REGARDING NEW PURA DECISION FURTHER INCREASING UNITED ILLUMINATING RATES
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the decision issued today by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority further increasing profits for United Illuminating and fully erasing the penalty for the company’s repeated failures to remediate contamination at English Station in New Haven. United Illuminating had sought a $105 million rate hike. A draft decision issued by PURA in September preliminarily authorized an increase of approximately $29 million. In October, PURA issued a new decision increasing that to $66 million and cut in half a reduction in UI’s return on equity due to the company’s failures at English Station. United Illuminating was still not satisfied and sought reconsideration. Today, PURA gave United Illuminating another $2 million…
Lugo’s Barbershop Celebrates New Location in Fairfield
https://youtu.be/jYH1fxh8j6A Lugo’s Barbershop officially cut the ribbon on its new location at 143 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield, moving just next door from its previous storefront. Owner Lugo shared that he first started cutting hair at just 12 years old, simply trying to earn lunch money. That was 32 years ago, and the passion he found back then has grown into a long-standing local business. The ribbon-cutting ceremony began with a prayer dedicating the shop to the Lord, followed by a small celebration with about 25 family members who gathered to support Lugo and his business. The shop celebrated its 9th anniversary in January, marking nearly a decade of serving the Fairfield community. Beyond haircuts, Lugo’s Barbershop has quietly made…