Bridgeport News: Structure fire
https://youtu.be/PcWsJ5i9NGw Report of a structure fire on Melbourne Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly put out the fire that extended up the side of the house.
Highway Crash
A crash between a car and a tractor-trailer has traffic backed up on I-95 northbound near exit 35. No word on injuries. 2025-01-10@10:39am--#Milford CT --#cttraffic
Woman Stabbed
A viewer sent in this photo from the 1000 block of East Main Street saying "A female got stabbed by her son at 1080 E. Main Street. She was transported to the hospital by ambulance" This report has not been confirmed as police have just begun their investigation. 2025-01-09@6:47pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Homicide #2
Police UPDATE: On January 9, 2025, at approximately 5:05 pm Bridgeport Police responded to report(s) of a party shot within the 100 block of Hewitt Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim at the front of a residence on Hewitt Street suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the torso. Medics arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital where he passed away a short time later. Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB). The DB Homicide Squad is responding along with the Forensic Identification Unit. The Detective Bureau is currently in the process of canvassing the area, identifying potential witnesses, and developing a suspect(s). The preliminary investigation suggests there was a…
Westport News: Deer Rescue From Ice
At 6:49am Fairfield County Regional Dispatch center received a call for a deer that was trapped in the ice. The Westport Fire Department responded with an Engine, Rescue, Shift Commander, and Safety Officer. Responding companies found a deer stuck in the ice of the Saugatuck River near the Post Road.Members from the Rescue Company utilized cold water rescue suits and equipment to enter the river and successfully remove the deer. The deer was able to walk away into a wooded area.
Bridgeport News: Oil Spill
Report of an oil spill near the 100 block of George Street. A 55 gallon drum of oil has spilled out, and clean up is currently underway.
Valley News: Dog Rescue
On Wednesday January 8, 2025 at approximately 3:30PM a dog was reported to be in the middle of the road in the area of 200 South Main Street. Good Samaritans trying to retrieve the dog startled it and it ran down an approximate 200’ embankment to the train tracks below. The dog was then observed in a culvert that connected to an 18” drain pipe that went under the rail lines.Seymour Fire Department crews responded and under the direction of Chief Chris Edwards called for a hold on train service and sent firefighters over the embankment utilizing a lowering system as well as utilizing a newly purchased UTV to get crews to the dog.Unable to make entry to the pipe,…
Final Reminder of Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge Carrying the Metro North New Haven Line in Milford and Stratford
https://portal.ct.gov/dotstratfordmilford0301-0557... A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Register for the meeting HERE. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link. The primary purpose of this project is to provide safety and operations improvements to the Devon Railroad Bridge, which carries one of the most popular rail lines in the U.S. Extending its service life will also lead to the construction of the future Devon Bridge Replacement Project.. No right-of-way impacts are anticipated. Construction is expected to start in summer 2025, based on design progress and approval of permit(s). The estimated cost is $110 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds. Comments…
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
https://youtu.be/XkRrSOMe3CU Report of a fire near the 800 block of Sylvan Ave. in Bridgeport. According to unconfirmed radio reports this was a chimney fire that extended to the wall of the building. Firefighters quickly dispatched the fire, in weather that was so cold that by the time the runoff water from the hose got to the drain it was slush.
Milford News: Highway Crash!
Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95 near exit 39A Northbound.