The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Monday, July 2, 2018, with a rain date of Tuesday, July 3, 2018. This is a well-attended event that features heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic affecting all roads south of Greens Farms Road between South Compo Road and Hillspoint Road. It is recommended that spectators plan to arrive early as traffic delays are inevitable. The beach should reopen to ticket holders by 5:00 PM, however, this determination will be made by Westport Parks and Recreation staff. Pedestrians attending the fireworks are reminded not to walk on the roads and to use sidewalks when going to and from Compo Beach. It is recommended that pedestrians wear bright clothing and parents please keep an…
Fairfield News: Reminder Not To Leave Kids/Pets In Hot Cars
#Fairfield CT--State Representative Brenda Kupchick (R-132) united with Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon to remind residents about Fairfield’s ongoing “Heat Kills: If you Love ‘em Don’t Leave ‘em” initiative. First started in 2015, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of leaving children & pets in hot cars. Rep. Kupchick also shared the legislature’s passage of a transportation bill that extends “Good Samaritan” law protections to people who break into hot cars to save animals. Originally, this legal protection only existed in the case of entering a car to save a child. Now, bystanders should feel empowered to act as necessary in the case of animals, as well, if the animal…
Multiple Crashes In The Area
12:16am--Multiple crashes reported in the area at the same time-- #Fairfield CT-- A rollover accident reported on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 46 and 44 closer to exit 46. #Bridgeport CT-- A rollover accident reported on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 4. #Bridgeport CT-- R crash a East Main and York Street. This news report is made possible by:'
Bridgeport News: Electrical Box Falls
8:33pm #Bridgeport CT-- An electrical box used for the street lights on Shelton Avenue has fallen from a utility pole. The first responders say the wires are still electrictified and dangerous. UI was dispatched to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Pinned By Car
8:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS on the way to Valley Avenue for a man who had his arm pinned under a car. He has since freed himself. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Burglary
8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 6th Street resident came home to find their home burglarized. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Electrocution
7:47pm--#Trumbull CT-- A person was electrocuted by a curling iron in the 300 block of White Plains Road. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Crash!
6:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- The intersection of Tunxis Hill and Villa Avenue was closed for an accident.
Fairfield News: Rollover Accident
1:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- There is a rollover accident on Oldfield Road near Alden Street (not far from the senior center). No injuries reported.
Norwalk News: Lighting Strikes House Causing Fire
4:51 Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 32 Thistle Road. The fire started from a lightning strike. The fire first started in the attic then caught the kitchen below. There was heavy fire damage to the first floor and attic, and smoke damage to the rest of the home. All occupants managed to get out safely along with two cats. One firefighter was injured when part of the ceiling fell. He suffered a minor laceration to the face and a minor back injury. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes.