Westport News: Brush Fire

2:30pm--#Westport Connecticut-- Westport Firefighters were dispatched at 2:30 PM to the Merritt Parkway Southbound between exits 41-40 to assist Norwalk Firefighters at a brush fire. Engine 2, Engine 6 and Car 3 responded. Westport Firefighters arrived on scene and found an approximate 300’x 100’ area burning in the area of the West Rocks overpass with Norwalk Firefighters already on scene. Westport Firefighters worked along with Norwalk Firefighters to extinguish the fire. A total of 3 lines were stretched and operated. Crews remained on scene checking for hot spots and overhauling. The CSP was on scene and provided traffic control. The last Westport Fire unit cleared the scene at 3:42 PM. (Westport Fire Department Press Release)  

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Fairfield News: Pedestrian Hit

Update from the Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut--On March 4, 2017 at approximately 1816hrs, the Fairfield Police Department received several 911 calls reporting a pedestrian struck on Post Rd near Shorham Village Dr.   A preliminary investigation revealed that Kenneth Eckert (DOB 09/25/1939) of Fairfield, was crossing the Post Rd from the area of Shoreham Village Dr when he was struck by a westbound vehicle being operated by Sonia Polanco (DOB 02/12/1945) of Bridgeport. Eckert is currently listed in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital.   The investigation is being conducted by the Fairfield Police Department Traffic / Crash Reconstruction team. 6:15pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Report of a Pedestrian being hit by a car in front of The Castle On The Post at…

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