Monroe structure fire

2:12am–#Monroe Ct–

A fire broke out in the second floor bedroom of a home at 24 Squire Road in the Barn Hill section of Monroe around 2:30am Thursday. A first-arriving volunteer firefighter and three police officers pulled an unconscious man downstairs and out to the front lawn where he was treated by Monroe paramedics and EMTs. A woman and four children escaped on their own, while another firefighter carried the family dog out to safety. The fire was contained to the master bedroom and was quickly extinguished, but smoke filled the entire second floor of the roughly 3,500 square foot home. The man pulled from the fire regained consciousness before being transported to the hospital but the extent of his injuries are unknown. A volunteer firefighter was also administered oxygen at the scene by AMR paramedics, but did not require hospitalization.
Four fire engines, a ladder truck, and a rescue truck from the Monroe, Stepney, and Stevenson Volunteer Fire Departments and three ambulances responded to the fire. All emergency units had left the scene by 4:15am. Monroe Volunteer Fire Chief William Davin commanded the fire scene.
The home’s main living floor was not affected by the fire and it is expected that the family can return to living in the home fairly soon. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and the investigation is being handled by the Monroe Fire Marshal’s office.

Home Robbery Nets $3,000+

1:32am–#Bridgeport CT–A home robbery just occurred in the West Avenue area.  I did not get an exact address but police said it was two black males, one in a black hoodie the other in a white hoodie and fled on West Avenue.  Both had guns.  Between three to four thousand dollars in cash plus jewelry was taken.

Fire at Taco Loco Video Report

#Bridgeport CT–#ctfire—Just after 8:30 fire broke out in an apartment above Taco Loco located at 3170 Fairfield Ave. Wednesday night.  Police were quick on the scene confirming smoke and flames on the 2nd floor and began evacuating the building.  Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the back 2nd floor window and went to work battling the blaze.

The apartment is located above the kitchen, it is not certain where the fire originated, the fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate. The health inspector was also called to the scene.  The restaurant cannot reopen without the health inspectors approval.

I spoke with owner Miguel and he was delighted at the fire department’s quick response and happy that everyone got out safely.  While on the phone
the fire chief was asking if the Red Cross should be dispatched to relocate the tenants but Miguel declined saying he will take care of them.

If we get any further updates we will keep you informed!

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