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:
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:
8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 6th Street resident came home to find their home burglarized. This news report is made possible by:
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:
6:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- The intersection of Tunxis Hill and Villa Avenue was closed for an 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.
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.
11:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of two women fighting on Rockridge Circle. Police on the way. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Fire Department held a promotion and swearing in ceremony at Bridgeport City Hall at 45 Lyon Terrace Wednesday. Thirteen new recruits were added to the ranks bringing the department to fully staffed for the first time in many years. Henry Polite was promoted to Fire Marshal. Lamont Jones and Montique Pettway-Moore were promoted to Lieutenant. Promoted to Pumper Engineer is Michael Kamszik, Joao Santos, Mark Bryant, Daniel Russo, Dayshon Smith and Nathaniel Quiles.
Fire Department Update: FAIRFIELD, CT, 6/29/2018: On Thursday evening at 6:38 PM the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a structure fire at 1300 Mill Hill Road. Engines 1, 3, 4, 5, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, and Car 3 responded. Engine 4 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from a large detached garage. Units used multiple hand lines to aggressively battle this fire. Incident Commander, Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood, stated that the homeowners were very lucky the fire was discovered in the early stages by a delivery person or the damage could have been much worse. One firefighter suffered serious facial injuries and was transported to the hospital by American Medical Response. His injuries were not life-threatening. The…
