Crash on the Merritt
5:07pm--#New Canaan CT--#cttraffic--Crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 37 and 38.
Fire in Norwalk
12:02pm--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters battled a fire in the basement of 43 East Avenue. Primary searches for humans turn up negative, they did got back in for a bird and a cat. They are still finding hot spots that extended into the building an hour later. Power secured to the building but now challenged with solar panels on the roof.
Shots fired
11:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating shots fired at a person on Eaton Street. About 5-6 shots were fired but it does not sound like anyone or anything has been hit. The shooter fled on foot.
Today’s Car Fire
8:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Today's car fire was hosted by Fairfield on Wormwood Road, the car was fully involved when firefighters arrived.
Structure fire in Bridgeport
3:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a structure fire at 45 Washington Place in Bridgeport.
Student with alcohol
12:33pm-#Bridgeport CT--Police were called to Curiale School at 300 Laurel Avenue for a student caught with alcohol in his possession.
Attempted arson
11:35am--#Bridgeport--Police, firefighters and EMS on the way to the 1100 block of Park Avenue to investigate possible arson. A man attempted to set the home on fire, the fire is now out but the homeowner has burns on their hand. The responsible fled in a black Audi.
Check your car if you park on Frank Street
10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Check your car if you park on Frank Street. A maroon min-van just hit a bunch of parked cars and fled.
Notice from Mayor Finch on Monday commute
City to Shift Its Staff Start Time up One Hour; Mayor Finch Urging Employers to Follow City’s Lead Water Street Closed Until Further Notice for Bus Staging BRIDGEPORT, CT (May 19, 2013) – Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the City of Bridgeport is asking its office staff to report to work an hour earlier on Monday in an effort to help alleviate the road congestion that is expected as a result of the train derailment that occurred on May 17. “The roads in the Bridgeport metro area are some of the most congested in the country. Following Friday night’s train incident, we can expect an even greater number of cars on these roads. We know that Monday morning’s commute…
Stove fire
10:08pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters on scene at 906 Valley Road for a stove fire which is now out. Firefighters ventilating the house. Better call Marsillio's next!