Heroic Rescue

Tonight, Bridgeport first responders demonstrated remarkable skill and dedication during a water rescue at West Beach at Seaside Park. They were called to the scene after a woman attempted to take her own life. Responders successfully rescued her from the water and performed CPR, ultimately saving her life. If you or someone you know is in distress, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential support, available 24/7.

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Ansonia Opera House Renovations Planned

Major Renovations Planned for Historic Building to Improve Safety, Accessibility https://youtu.be/g2EHLKMdKf8 A historic building is set for significant renovations aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and overall functionality. The project will address key concerns, including insufficient means of egress, outdated mechanical systems, and a lack of adequate restroom facilities. The presentation was led by Paolo Campos, principal of the New Haven-based architectural firm Patriquin Architects, who unveiled conceptual plans for transforming the 155-year-old building to city officials and about 50 public attendees. Currently, the building lacks stairwells and relies on fire escapes, which are no longer considered a safe evacuation method for a space that can accommodate hundreds of people. As part of the renovation, a new enclosed fire stairwell will…

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“Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World,” Feb. 25

Attend the Feb. 25 Campus Connect event to gain valuable insights and practical tips to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (February 18, 2025)—The latest in the Campus Connect Series from Fairfield University, a community discussion titled “Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” will be led by Mirco Speretta, PhD, associate dean of Fairfield University's School of Engineering & Computing, alongside Detective Brian Griffin and Public Affairs Sergeant Jenna Wellington of the Fairfield Police Department. “Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, upstairs at the downtown Fairfield University Store, 1499 Post Road. Panelists will cover phishing scams, online dating safety, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.…

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Basement Fire

Bridgeport Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Carroll Avenue for a fire in the basement of a multi-family house. Their efforts were delayed because the first floor was boarded up. They made entry and found a couch and chair on fire in the basement which they quickly extinguished. The rest of the building did not appear to need to be evacuated into the frigid night. 2025-02-18@8:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Around 5:00AM the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire located around 1000 Madison Ave. First unit reported heavy fire on the second floor. A second alarm was struck for additional resources. Primary and secondary searches were conducted and negative. Mutual aid was provided by Fairfield and Stratford. The fire was declared under control at 5:45AM. None of the residents required assistance from the Red Cross. The two businesses on the first floor received water damage.

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