Bridgeport News: Downed Wires
1:24pm--#Bridgeoprt CT--Police and firefighters at the intersection of Hancock and Maplewood Avenue for downed wires. The area is currently blocked off according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: House Fire
9:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- A fire thought to have started in the furnace area of the basement spread upwards and out at 318 Pine Creek Avenue. Firefighters quick response kept it from spreading and kept the damage to a minimum. The fire marshal was called to investigate.
Bridgeport Police Awards
#Bridgeport CT--Mayor Ganim joined Bridgeport Police officials to present annual service and excellence awards to members of the Bridgeport Police Department for outstanding actions during calendar year 2015, including recognition of past military service.
Bridgeport News: Man Burned In Fire
12:22am--Firefighters were called to 1014 Noble Avenue where a pile of clothes caught fire on the third floor, where they quickly put out the blaze. Firefighters said a man was transported to the hospital with minor burns.
Bridgeport News: Krauszer’s Robbed At Gunpoint
#Bridgeport CT-- Krauszer's Food Store at 2579 Fairfield Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by 3 black males ages 15-20. They wore face masks that covered half their face and displayed compact style handguns. The fled on foot down Monroe Street towards PT Barnum Housing according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed by two males in ski masks in the parking lot at 1250 Fairfield Avenue. Taken was his wallet, money and medications according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
4:15pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Today's vehicle fire is on Route 8/25 exit 3 ramp. No mention of direction but the car is fully engulfed in flames according firefighters. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Ground Breaking
#Fairfield CT--Developers broke ground on a multi-use area on Black Rock Turnpike at Commerce Drive, next door to Bigelow Tea which use to be the old Fitness Edge. The facility is looking to attract young professionals, commuters, empty-nesters with family ties to the community, who want urban conveniences, easy access to NYC with 101 residential apartment units comprised of 4 studios, 73 one- bedrooms, and 24 two-bedroom units. There will also be 14,900 square feet of retail space on the ground floor as well as a covered rear arcade. This development is projected to provide the town of Fairfield with 30-50 permanent jobs, 125-150 construction jobs according to a press release. A Spring/Summer of 2017 completion date is expected. The developers are BRCD…