4:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to the McDonald's at the circle located at 536 Post Road for a fire in the McFreezer. It was due to an electrical issue and the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher on fire department's arrival. The restaurant is to remain closed until approval from the health inspector. This McNews report is made possible by:
6:33am---#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a medical emergency at 48 Highland Ave. Upon arrival at the building, Rescue 5 was met by an occupant stating that the patient was in the garbage chute stuck between the 3rd and the 4th floors. Rescue 5 immediately requested a Confined Space Rescue assignment bringing a full alarm assignment with Tech Rescue Trailer #1. As members set up operations to pinpoint the location of the victim in the blind shaft, members found that the location of the victim was at the bottom of the chute on top of the compactor. Simultaneous Rescue Operations were established to dismantle the garbage compactor in the basement and to breach a wall on the first floor. The extrication process…
12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was inside the parking garage on John Street near State Street. Firefighters quick response kept the fire from extending to nearby cars and the parking structure itself.
7:41pm--#Westport CT-- A tree has fallen on a woman in the 200 block of Sturges Highway. The woman is conscious and alert but cannot move. Firefighters on the way. This news report is made possible by:
There are a LOT of calls for individual trees, branches and power lines down. I'll try to keep up with MAJOR road closures or major power outages. You can post your individual situations here. If you have pictures that also would be great. Just make sure you tell us where it is.
6:06pm--#Monroe CT-- Report of a tree into a home on Jockey Hollow Road with the residence in the home trapped. Firefighters on the way. This news report is made possible by:
6:00pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--Today's vehicle fire is a car fire on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 44 and 46. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
5:30pm--#Monroe CT-- Report of a tree falling into the Osteria Romana at 89 Main Street. The occupants have been advised to evacuate. This news report is made possible by:
March 7, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Calls for service: 403 Accidents no injuries: 56 Accidents with injuries: 3 Fatalities: 0 Motorist assists: 56 This press release is made possible by:
1:04pm--UPDATE: State police radio reports say the brakes are locked up and will require a heavy duty tow. Expect delays in the area. 12:59pm UPDATE: Firefighters arriving on scene now reporting no visible flame 12:50pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic--- A gasoline tractor trailer has a brake fire at exit 40. Woodmont Road is closed. The tanker is fully loaded and the driver has run away from the truck. Firefighters on the way.
