Westport News: Fire, out on arrival
Firefighters arrived to Guilder Lane in Westport to an exterior fire out on arrival. They are currently checking for any possible extensions at this time.
GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES NEW LAW TO PROTECT VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS FROM CLAIM SHARKS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he is proposing this session that will enact a new state law protecting veterans against being exploited by for-profit companies that charge exorbitant fees for filing disability claims on their behalf with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Commonly known as “claim sharks,” these unaccredited companies solicit veterans with the promise that their services can help them get disability claims approved by the VA. Frequently, these companies wait until after the claim has been approved to notify the veteran that they will be charged fees for this service, sometimes taking a large cut of the veteran’s future disability benefits, which…
Untimely Death
Fairfield Police said "this morning, February 21, 2025, an individual was found deceased at South Pine Creek Beach. The body did not wash up on shore, and this has been determined to be an untimely death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner found no indication of foul play, and there is no risk to the public". 2025-02-21
Porky Makes Wide Turns
Bridgeport Firefighters were called for extrication at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Commerce Drive where a tractor-trailer allegedly attempted a right turn, hitting the car and trapping the car's driver. No word on injuries. 2025-02-21@8:21am--#Bridgeport CT
Stratford News: Pedestrian Struck!
Report of a pedestrian struck around the 200 block of Ferry Blvd. in Stratford. First responders are on their way at this time.
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Rollover Crash
There were no reported injuries in this one-vehicle rollover accident on Stratford Avenue near Seaview Avenue. 2025-02-20@11:50am--#Stratford CT
Bridgeport News: Highway Crash!
Report of an accident on Route 8 right at the North South Split southbound.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
https://youtu.be/3d6AUBq04tY Report of a structure fire on Clover Hill Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters were quick to respond and knocked down the fire swiftly before the damage spread to the exterior of the building.
Porch Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters quickly extinguished a back porch fire on Bradley Street that extended to the garage. Everyone made it out safely from the building. Fire marshal called to investigate the cause of the fire. Alex is on his way to another structure fire on Clover Hill Avenue and will have his report shortly. 02-20@10:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- #bridgectfire