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Late Night Westport House Fire

Westport firefighters were dispatched just before 11:00 PM to a reported residential structure fire on Weathervane Hill, with multiple engines, a truck company, and the shift commander responding. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke from the rear of the home and declared a working fire, but confirmed all occupants had safely exited before firefighters entered to begin an aggressive interior attack. Firefighters stretched hose lines to both the front and rear of the house to stop flames from spreading to the second floor, while additional crews established a water supply and assisted with suppression. Norwalk provided a Rapid Intervention Team, Fairfield and Wilton covered stations, and Westport EMS, police, and public works supported the scene, which remained active until about…

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Mayor Ganim Declares Snow Emergency, Parking Ban for City of Bridgeport Beginning at 6:00 AM Saturday, January 24th to 11:59 PM Monday, January 26th

City Also Activates Cold Weather Protocol from January 23, 2026, to 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 27, 2026; Storm Predicted to Bring 12-18” of Heavy Snow Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending snowfall due to impact, Mayor Ganim is declaring a snow emergency for the city to take effect at 6:00 AM Saturday, January 24th to 11:59 PM Monday, January 26th. A cold weather protocol will also be in effect from 12:00 PM Friday, January 23rd to 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 28th. During a snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets and heed alternate side of street parking on all other streets. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTS TO PROTECT CONNECTICUT FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE FROM RISING TAX ASSESSMENTS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is taking immediate action to prevent dramatic increases in property tax assessments on Connecticut farmland, forestland, open space, and maritime heritage land that could force the conversion of these lands to more intensive uses. In a letter transmitted today to Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Interim Secretary Joshua Wojcik, the governor is directing OPM to reinstate the 2020 recommended land use values under PA 490, effective immediately. “Family farms are vital to Connecticut’s economy and are an essential part of our heritage,” Governor Lamont said. “Preserving Connecticut’s farmland and open spaces is critical to maintaining a reliable source of food and farm products, conserving our natural resources, and promoting the welfare and…

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Two Pedestrians Struck

https://youtube.com/shorts/gH0xJvao30M Report of a pedestrian struck on Fairfield Ave near King Street in Bridgeport. The road is currently closed and there is a major traffic backup in the area. UPDATE: Another pedestrian reported struck around the 100 block of Boston Ave in Bridgeport. 2025-12-19@5:40PM

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Cop Involved Crash

Police investigate a crash involving one of their own at Broad and Allen Street in front of the amphitheater. No word on injuries. Please note that this happened in front of the Hartford Amphitheater, but the accident occurred in Bridgeport, not Hartford. 2025-12-09@9:17am-- #Bridgeport CT

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Suspicious Items Get Bomb Squad Attention

A discovery of suspicious items inside a vacant home on Ocean Avenue in Stratford brought the Stamford Bomb Squad to Stratford on Monday afternoon, prompting a precautionary response by authorities. According to unconfirmed reports, an eviction notice had recently been served at the residence, the home was unoccupied at the time of the response. Inside, investigators located several firearms and quantities of ammunition. However, it was an unidentified item found within the home that ultimately triggered the bomb squad call for further evaluation. Out of an abundance of caution, the area was secured while specialists assessed the situation. No injuries were reported, and officials have not released further details on the nature of the suspicious item as the investigation remains…

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