Bridgeport News: House Fire

10:13am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– 3 fire lines are in operation at a house fire at 118 Bond Street.  A police officer on duty spotted  the fire and called in the fire department.

UPDATE:

The American Red Cross is helping two families –four adults – three children after a fire today on Bond Street, Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included:  M. Prangley, L. Gross, B. Grossman, and D. Heiden.
 
The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more was provided. 
 
Those affected will meet with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our volunteers.
 
For more information about the Red Cross visit redcross.org

 and for information on our home fire preparedness campaign visit: http://www.redcross.org/ct/schedule-a-visit

 or call 1-877-287-3327and press option 1.

 

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Robbery Of Delivery Person

7:11pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police are investigating an attempted robbery of a delivery person at Trumbull and Reservoir Avenue.  The delivery person was able to get away from the suspects.

 

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Fairfield News: Manhunt For Shoplifters

7:31pm–A second suspect was detained in front of DeSantie Tire Co..

6:11pm–#Fairfield Connecticut–Police have apprehended one of three wanted for shoplifting at Home Depot on Grasmere Avenue.  They fled on mopeds, turned onto Mason Street where they abandoned the mopeds and fled on foot.  One was quickly apprehended and the other two fled into the backyards on Pierce Street where K-9 has tracked them into the cemetery.

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United States Senate Youth Program

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Tuesday that Isha Dalal, a student at Trumbull High School, and Emily Sullivan, a student at Simsbury High School, have been selected as delegates to the 55th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) – a week-long opportunity for selected high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service to learn about the U.S. Government’s processes and leaders. Isha and Emily were chosen to join 102 other student delegates from across the country to attend this year’s USSYP in Washington, D.C., from March 4th through 11th, 2017.

 

“Congrats to Isha and Emily on this achievement,” said Blumenthal and Murphy. “Isha and Emily will learn firsthand about the inner workings of our federal government—helping to further their goals to work in public service to improve the lives of youth in Connecticut and nationwide. We’re excited to have them in D.C., and we wish them the best of luck.”

 

In Washington, the student delegates will attend meetings and briefings with senators, representatives, and Congressional staff; a Justice of the Supreme Court; leaders of cabinet agencies; and other senior members of the administration and the national media. The students will also tour many of the national monuments and several museums.

 

Transportation and all expenses for the week in Washington are provided by The Hearst Foundations. Additionally, The Hearst Foundations will provide each student with a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship with encouragement to continue coursework in government, history and public affairs.

(Press Release)

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

12:23pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Today’s vehicle fire was in Bridgeport at 225 Howard Avenue.  A tractor cab had a dead battery and was charging the battery.  He went inside M.J. Metals when the tractor started on fire.   Sadly the tractor was owned by the man and he now out of work until the insurance settles the claim.

 

Special thanks to  Daniel for the photo. 

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