Firefighters on scene of a basement fire in the 1800 block of North Avenue. No reported injuries, The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
2024-07-20 @4:04pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire
Tire Blows Up Injuring Employee
A tire technician was injured when a tire blew up on him at Town Fair Tires at 500 Kings Highway East according to radio reports. The man received an arm injury and transported to the hospital.
2024-07-19@6:45pm–#Fairfield CT
A Tale Of Two Boat Rescues
At approximately 3:33 PM today, a report was received about a large 200-foot yacht on fire in Long Island Sound. There were around 23 people on board. The Bridgeport Fire Department led the response, with support from Stratford and Fairfield Fire Departments, along with the Coast Guard.
The yacht safely returned to shore, and no injuries were reported.
Later, a canoe overturned in the Pequonnock River near East Washington Avenue. Firefighters rescued the man, but it is currently unknown if he sustained any injuries.
Bridgeport News: Car Fire On The Highway
Report of a car on fire on I-95 by Exit 26 Southbound. First responders are on the way at this time.
Bridgeport News: Car Into House
Report of a car that struck a house at the 100 block of Berkshire Ave, near the intersection of Noble Ave. There is minor structural damage to the vehicle, and no reported injuries at this time.
Norwalk News: Juvenile Arrested in Shooting Incident
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:54 PM, the Norwalk Police Department received multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex at 261 Ely Ave. Patrol Officers arrived on the scene and found evidence that shots had been fired. As officers were on scene, information was gained that a 15-year-old victim had been dropped off at Norwalk Hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Norwalk Detectives assumed the investigation and gathered enough evidence to charge a 16-year-old juvenile with the shooting. The juvenile was remanded to Juvenile Detention.
The case remains active and ongoing. The arrested juvenile faces charges of Assault 1st, Reckless Endangerment 1st, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm.
Bridgeport News: Electrical Fire
Bridgeport Fire and United Illuminating on scene in the 500 block of Grand Street for an electrical fire.
2024 -07-18 #Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Another Storm, the Same Flooded Underpass
The same underpass at the intersection of Bishop Ave and Connecticut Ave has flooded again, and another car has tried to pass when it is flooded.
The waters have started to go down and the person was able to get out of her vehicle.
Milford News: Downed Wires Cause Fire
Report of wires down that caused a brush fire in front of a house at the 100 block of Grant Street in Milford. Firefighters are on scene.
Route 8/25 Crash
A car crashed in the rocks on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5 with injuries. There was extensive intrusion into the car and first responders were delayed extrication and care of the person(s) due to having to drive to Trumbull to turn around to go southbound. Bridgeport Fire Commissioner James Meszoros has been advocating the state for an emergency vehicle turnaround to prevent delays.
2024-07-17@7:09pm–#Bridgeport CT–
