12:33pm–#Norwalk CT–#ctfire–Fire on the side of the house at 16 Reservoir Ave. The fire started in the mulch, a neighbor is trying ot put it out with a garden hose. Firefighters on scene confirming the fire is now out, checking for extensions.
No more school shootings since CT Senate, House Approve New Gun Bill
Connecticut’s Senate on Wednesday approved sweeping new restrictions on weapons and large-capacity magazines, a response to last year’s deadly Newtown elementary school shooting that would give the state some of the country’s tightest gun control laws. New York and Chicago had the toughest gun laws with over 400 killed in New York City and over 500 killed Chicago in 2012. No report on how those in the hood should turn in their illegal guns or how this will prevent another Newtown incident but both parties are patting each other on the back for approval. Republican Senator McKinney leads the way.
Monroe structure fire
2:12am–#Monroe Ct–
A fire broke out in the second floor bedroom of a home at 24 Squire Road in the Barn Hill section of Monroe around 2:30am Thursday. A first-arriving volunteer firefighter and three police officers pulled an unconscious man downstairs and out to the front lawn where he was treated by Monroe paramedics and EMTs. A woman and four children escaped on their own, while another firefighter carried the family dog out to safety. The fire was contained to the master bedroom and was quickly extinguished, but smoke filled the entire second floor of the roughly 3,500 square foot home. The man pulled from the fire regained consciousness before being transported to the hospital but the extent of his injuries are unknown. A volunteer firefighter was also administered oxygen at the scene by AMR paramedics, but did not require hospitalization.
Four fire engines, a ladder truck, and a rescue truck from the Monroe, Stepney, and Stevenson Volunteer Fire Departments and three ambulances responded to the fire. All emergency units had left the scene by 4:15am. Monroe Volunteer Fire Chief William Davin commanded the fire scene.
The home’s main living floor was not affected by the fire and it is expected that the family can return to living in the home fairly soon. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and the investigation is being handled by the Monroe Fire Marshal’s office.
Fire at Sikorsky Is Out
2:16am–#Bridgeport #ctfire–Firefighters on the way to 1210 South Avenue at Sikorsky for a structure fire that is now out.
Home Robbery Nets $3,000+
1:32am–#Bridgeport CT–A home robbery just occurred in the West Avenue area. I did not get an exact address but police said it was two black males, one in a black hoodie the other in a white hoodie and fled on West Avenue. Both had guns. Between three to four thousand dollars in cash plus jewelry was taken.
Lights not so bright on Broadway after pole taken down
1:01am—#Stratford–EMS on scene, police and fire on the way for a car accident that took down a utility pole at Broadway and White Street
Chimney Fire
12:56am–#Wilton CT–#ctfire–Chimney fire on Mountain Road in Wilton. Georgetown fire department taking care of it.
I-95 Accident
12:52am–#Fairfield CT #cttraffic–Accident I-95 northbound just north of the rest area with injuries.
Fire in Stamford
12:17am–#Stamford CT–Report of a structure fire at 71 Pinewood Road.
State Senate Approves Historic Gun Bill; House Next To Act
HARTFORD — After a debate that was at moments impassioned and agonized, the state Senate Wednesday evening approved an historic and far-reaching gun-control bill that proponents said was their toughest-in-the-nation response to the Dec. 14 Newtown school massacre.
Approval of the bill came at 6:38 p.m. by a 26-10 vote – with two of 22 Democrats and eight of 14 Republicans opposed. The measure was sent to the House, where approval was expected early Thursday. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he will sign the bipartisan bill once both legislative chambers approve it. New Haven Register has the full story heree……..