Shelton firefighters returned to Village Drive late Friday night to battle a structure fire (different house), with flames reportedly shooting through the roof. This marks the second fire on the street in just two days, as crews were called to a neighboring home on Thursday for a separate blaze.
Fortunately, early reports indicate that everyone was able to evacuate safely. The cause of both fires remains under investigation.
2024-12-06@11:00pm–#Shelton CT– #ctfire
House Fire in Stratford Quickly Contained, No Injuries Reported
Shelton firefighters returned to Village Drive late Friday night to battle a structure fire, with flames reportedly shooting through the roof. This marks the second fire on the street in just two days.
Shelton, CT – A fast-moving fire broke out this morning at a residence, prompting a swift response from the Shelton Fire Department (SFD). At approximately 11:20 a.m., Companies 5, 3, and 1 were dispatched to the scene following reports of flames and smoke at the home.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered fire venting through the roof, prompting the first arriving unit to declare a working fire. Crews immediately initiated an interior attack while simultaneously securing a water supply.
Despite a brief evacuation for safety concerns, firefighters re-entered the structure and successfully extinguished the blaze within 35 minutes. Thankfully, all occupants and a dog had evacuated safely before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.
Under the command of Assistant Chief Bob Finta, approximately 15 firefighters utilized Engines 52, 2, 35, 75 (from Monroe), and Ladder 51. Operations were directed by Car 1, with Car 4 ensuring safety protocols. To maintain citywide coverage, Company 4, along with engines from Derby and Nichols, operated under Car 2’s leadership.
Emergency medical standby was provided by EHAC, and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire’s cause.
The American Red Cross is assisting four displaced occupants and their dog as the home has been deemed uninhabitable. Fire crews remained on the scene for about 1.5 hours to conduct salvage and overhaul operations.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Shelton Firefighters are on Village Drive for an attic fire.
A crash involving a car and a dump truck at Route 67 and Mountain Road with injuries.
2024-12-03@3:18pm–#Seymour CT— #cttraffic
On November 12, 2024, Edward Rumley, age 32, of Waterbury was taken into custody on an arrest warrant for his involvement in the August 31, 2024 shots fired investigation in Ansonia. Rumley was charged with Criminal Attempt at Assault First Degree, Reckless Endangerment First Degree, Unlawful Discharge, Criminal Possession of Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol without a Permit. Rumley was held on a $250,000.00 bond, he was arraigned in court on November 13, 2024 and turned over to the custody of the Department of Corrections. Rumley’s next court appearance is November 21, 2024. At least one more arrest will be made in this case, the suspect is currently in custody with the Department of Corrections on unrelated charges and will be arrested on a later date. All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, an arrest is not proof of or an admission of guilt.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
Mutual aid firefighters on the way to Perry Hill School on Perry Hill Road for a brush fire. Shelton firefighters have their hands full with a fully involved fire at Highland Golf Club at 31 Wooster Street and a report of a brush fire off Madison Avenue as well.
2024-11-16@12:28pm–#Shelton CT– #ctfire
The Rotary Club of Derby-Shelton is offering free five-gallon buckets of sand and salt mixture for seniors (67+) and disabled residents in Derby and Shelton, CT. Deliveries will take place from December 5th to 9th, 2024.
This community initiative, running since 2008, aims to support seniors and disabled residents during winter by providing safer walkways in icy conditions.
On November 1, 2024 at about 7:50 P.M., the Derby Police Department requested assistance for a shooting investigation where the victim was at Griffin Hospital. During the course of the investigation it was determined the victim was shot in Ansonia then transported by private car to the hospital.The victim, a 27 year-old female Ansonia resident, was transferred to another hospital for further treatment where she is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing, this appears to be an isolated incident and detectives are currently pursuing leads in the case.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
On October 26, 2024 at about 2:30 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department responded to 130 Father Salemi Drive, the Saint Sebastian Club, for a report of a shooting. Officers first on scene found a 27-year-old male Ansonia resident that had been shot multiple times in the torso. The male was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition. During the investigation a second male gunshot victim was found, he was shot once in the buttocks. This male, a 26-year-old Ansonia resident, was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for a non-life-threatening injury. Officers initially responded to the location at about 2:00 A.M. for a disturbance, where they found a party at the location that ended when unknown parties began to fight. The people involved in the initial disturbance left the scene before the officers’ arrival. Shortly after officers left the area the shooting occurred injuring the two Ansonia residents. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, detectives are gathering information and identifying potential witnesses.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
Shelton Firefighters are at the Woodland Park Trailer Park (off Bridgeport Avenue) for a kitchen fire which they quickly extinguished. Everyone safely made it out.
2024-10-21@5:30pm–#sheltonct #ctfire
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire at the 700 block of Derby Ave in Seymour. Firefighters are on scene and are actively fighting the fire at this time.
