Bridgeport News: Fan Fire In A Bathroom
2019-07-21 @ 3:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are in the 700 block of Hallett Street for a fan fire in a bathroom. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 2 Shot
2019-07-21 @ 3:20am #Bridgeport CT--Gunshots were reported at the intersection of Burnsford Avenue and Dewhirst Street. Responding officers located multiple shell casings at the scene. St. Vincent's Medical Center and Bridgeport Hospital both contacted police and advised that gunshot victims had arrived for treatment. A 31 year old male was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg at Bridgeport Hospital and released. A 26 year old male is currently being treated for gunshot wounds to the abdomen and remains in critical condition at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Detectives are processing a crime scene on Dewhirst Street and are working to establish the facts and motive of the assaults. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Bridgeport…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian and Parked Car Hit
10:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A care struck a pedestrian and a parked car in the 600 block of East Main Street. Radio reports the pedestrian's injuries are not too serious.
Derby News: Rollover Accident On Route 8
2019-07-20 @ 9:40pm--#Derby CT--#cttraffic-- A rollover accident on Route 8 southbound near exit 14. All in the vehicle have safely made it out of the vehicle. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Mayor Issues Heat Warnings
Bridgeport, CT - Mayor Ganim announced today that the excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for Friday July 19th through Sunday July 21st. The city’s EOC representatives are currently monitoring the weather and note that high pressure, sunshine, and southwest wind will send temperatures into the 90’s with heat indices near 100. Hotter and more humid weather is anticipated for Saturday with highs 95-100 and the heat indices expected to be near 110 degrees. An Excessive Heat Watch has been posted from 12noon Saturday until 10pm Sunday with peak excessive heat index values occurring between 2pm and 5pm each day. See below tips for residents to stay cool, cooling stations, forecast information and related resources, as provided by Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center and Department of…
Fairfield News: Woman Falls Out Of Audi Back Innie
2019-07-20 @ 6:28pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- A woman fell out of a gray Audi after a one car accident is now back in the car on I-95 near exit 18 by the Old Post Overpass according to radio reports. First responders on the way.
Stratford News: Crash Injures 15 Including 7 Children
2019-07-20 @ 12:45pm --A crash on River Road near Booth Memorial Park injured 15 people including 7 children. First responders activated a triage at the scene to care for the injured. Shelton sent mutual aid with EMS and firefighters. One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion.
Man Runs Cross Country To Raise Awareness For Firefighter Cancer
The Fairfield and Bridgeport Firefighters welcomed Matt Gregg, a retired Apple executive who is running across the country to bring further attention to the associated higher cancer rates in firefighters. Matt today started off his run at the Home Depot in Fairfield onto Fairfield Avenue to State Street, to Water Street to Fire Headquarters. Matt zig-zagged across the country starting in California and will run back home in New Hampshire.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot-First of the Heatwave
2019-07-19 @ 8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person that was shot just came into Bridgeport Hospital. Earlier there was a shot-spotter activation and now a crime scene located at Wilmont and Stratford Avenue. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]
Stratford News: Blues On The Beach
STRATFORD – The annual “Blues on the Beach” summer music festival is about to take place this Saturday, July 20, and this year a designated drop-off and pick-up zone has been established for the event located at Wayne’s Walk at the intersection of Riverdale Drive and Lighthouse Ave. This will serve as a designated drop-off or pick-up area for Uber, Lyft or taxis and other passenger services to accommodate their customers. Those who are dropping off their children, seniors or the disabled can drop passengers at a designated location at the concession stand location. The event opens to the public at 9:30 a.m., and performances begin at noon. The festivities will go until 9:30 p.m. A police officer will be…