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#Bridgeport CT–Shortly after noon, the Fire Department did respond to a structure fire in an occupied home at 97 White St. The fire department responded and quickly extinguished the fire, which was inside the walls of the home. While responding, Ladder 6 was involved in a motor vehicle accident involved a car at the intersection of Barnum and Central. One firefighter was taken for observation to the Immediate Health Care clinic, an walk-in clinic run by Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. The fire truck sustained minor damage.
The driver of the other vehicle declined medical treatment.
The Red Cross responded to assist displaced residents, three adults and one child.

Bill Kaempffer
Public Safety Spokesman
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport Fire Department

#BRIDGEPORT, CT–January 8, 2014– Mayor Bill Finch today announced that the City’s Roadway Maintenance crews will begin picking up Christmas trees on Monday, January 13. The pickup will continue through Monday, January 20.

Residents are asked to place their trees at the curb and free of all ornaments and plastic bags. Trees with ornaments or wrapped in plastic will not be picked up.

Trees may also be disposed of at the City of Bridgeport’s Transfer Station at 475 Asylum Street. Christmas trees brought to the Transfer Station must also be free of all ornaments and plastic bags prior to disposal. Transfer Station’s winter hours are 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday (closed for lunch from Noon – 12:45 p.m.) and 7 a.m. to Noon on Saturday.

Residents with questions regarding Christmas Tree pickup can call 203.576.7124 or 203.576.7751.

12:32pm–#Bridgeport CT–Ladder 6 was involved in a crash on Barnum Avenue while responding to a call on White Street. The truck was hit at Central Avenue and Barnum Avenue. Unknown injuries. Firefighters are on scene at 97 White Street laying into a boiler room fire. We initially misheard the call to be on Wade Street which was inaccurate. UPDATE–Fire knocked down. Firefighters request fire marshal to the scene to investigate and Red Cross to relocate those living there. No reported injuries from the accident involving Ladder 6.

12:38pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of smoke coming out of a boiler room in the rear of 97 Wade Street. Firefighters on the way.

12:22am–#Milford CT–Police terminated a pursuit on Route 1 near Lowe’s on Old Gate Lane when speeds exceeded 80mph and the car being pursued was blowing red lights and driving recklessly.

#Bridgeport CT–The Park City Hand Car Wash at 1267 Fairfield Avenue was robbed at gunpoint this morning. Police are investigating.