Red Tide Brings Electric Blue Waves

Red Tide near San Diego creates Bioluminescent Ocean Waves. Not every wave glows an electric blue but a few do. The color and name comes from plankton which appear red in the day and glow at night.
The bioluminescence is generated by a chemical reaction/process involving the phytoplankton Lingulodinium polyedrum, and driven by motion of the waves.    Read more…..
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Fairfield Firefighters Donate $17,000 to Wounded Troops

The Fairfield Firefighters recently donated $17,000 to Operation Gift Cards, a local program that visits troops in military hospitals who were wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. Since October 2005, the Operation Gift Cards’ 74 monthly/bimonthly visits have presented over $499,000 in post exchange (military department store) gift cards, special group product donations (Girl Scout cookies, laptops, corporate gift certificates etc.) and over $50,000 worth items on the “wish list” for both the wounded troops and their families.

Thanks to the incredible effort of the Fairfield Firefighters this years Stratton Faxon Fairfield Road Races were the best ever, according to Fairfield Half Marathon President Steve Lobdell, a retired Captain with the Fairfield Fire Department. This year alone firefighters raised approximately $440,000 for local charities, the Hole in the Wall Gang and several veterans and wounded soldier groups. The firefighters have raised more than $2,000,000 since it’s inception back in 1981. In 1981 there were 161 participants and over the years entries have increased to nearly 6,000 runners in 2011.The half marathon has not only been a great source of revenue for the Non-profits, it has also been ranked by runners World magazine among the top races in the United States having hosted the Women’s United States Half Marathon Championship as well as the U. S. Men’s Masters Championship.

Fire at Gregory Circle in Stratford

Around 8pm Sunday night firefighters received a call from 113 Gregory Circle that smoke was entering her apartment from another adjoining apartment. Firefighters responded and quickly responded and put out the blaze. It appears an electric extension cord may be the cause. The Fire Marshall was called to the scene by 8:20pm. One woman appeared to be checked by EMTs for smoke inhalation.

One car accident on Park Ave. Bridgeport

Police are investigating a single car accident on Park Ave. at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue. The accident occurred shortly after 8pm. The driver did not appear to be injured at the time despite rolling the car on it’s side. It was raining at the time of the accident but it is not known at this writing if it contributed to the accident. Of course if we get any updates we will let you know.

Electron Boy-Saved Seattle Passes At Age 14

Receiving his wish in April to be a superhero, Erik passed this week at the age of 14
13-yr-old Erik of Bellevue, who longs to have superhero powers, will be transformed into his very own comic book character on World Wish Day, April 29. In real life he was Erik Martin, a boy with a constellation of severe health problems and a rare form of cancer. But in his imagination he was Electron Boy, a superhero who saved Seattle from the forces of darkness and evil one spring day last year.
Erik died Friday at home. He was 14.

Boaters Rescued in Stratford

2 boaters resuced in Stratford

12:25pm–Stratford–Police Marine unit responding to an overturned 15 foot boat in the Housatonic River near the Route One bridge. Two people were rescued, no inures reported. A nearby boat came and rescued the passenger as the owner of the overturned vessel waited for the police boat to arrive. It is unknown at this time why the boat overturned. Ironically, the rescue boat was in Fairfield earlier when Fairfield unveiled their new boat obtained from Homeland Security funds to be used regionally. Police Chief Gary MacNamara said that “rescues happen year round” and this is case in point. Special thanks to John Kovach from the Stratford Star for contributing the photo.

Happenings NOW 9-30 thru 10-6-2011

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7:28pm–#Bridgeport–A stabbing just occurred at 12 Garden Street.  There are no details, of course if we get them we will pass them along.

10:30pm–#Fairfield–Police and firefighters are searching for a woman suffering with dementia from the Connecticut Health of Southport.  She is a black woman, 5’6″, 240lobs, wearing  blue shirt, beige scarf and a blue and purple flowered dress.  Canine was tracking towards Acorn Lane.  At 11:35pm, one hour later police requested an additional bloodhound from Milford.  The area is heavily wooded.  UPDATE–1:02am–Police begin grid search for woman around the premise of Connecticut Health of Southport.

2:41pm–#Fairfield–Student on school bus hits head while on the bus and has a head injury, EMTs on the way. The location of the bus is 877 South Pine Creek Road. UPDATE–9 year old male slips in seat when the bus made turn and hits his head on the window. This caused a one inch laceration and controlled before EMTs arrival. Father on scene refuses medical treatment.

From the Valley Indy Sentinel–Woman in Shelton was following her GPS — to the point she is now stuck in the mud on a dirt path. She has a toddler with her. Police/ tow truck are on their way to help.

9:30pm–Milford–Fire Units on scene of a HazMat situation on Old Gate Lane. Reported as a leaking drum on a cargo container. DEP & Private cleanup company on site.

#Bridgeport #Fairfield–Burglary suspect wanted by Bridgeport Police plucked out of the water from the creek by BJs on Scofield Avenue. He gave chase on bicycle through Commerce Drive abandoning his bike behind G&J Pontiac then into the water near the Audi Dealer.

#Darien–Police are looking for a red Ferrari wanted for a altercation at the Darien Rest Stop on I-95.

1:13pm–#Bridgeport—A shooting just occurred at Park Ave and Johnson Street. Man was shot in the buttocks. We will of course update IF we get more details.

2:25am–#Fairfield–Police stop a man who tells the officer he is car shopping (2:25am) at Miller Nissan. The dealership has had problems with issues with catalytic converter robberies in the last couple of weeks. Catalytic convertors in Nissan apparently contain platinum.

1:35am–Fairfield–Police catch 3 in the act of trying to burglarize the Brooklawn Country Club- making entry in the rear door. UPDATE–1:55pm–Three apprehended were juveniles and were turned over to their parents.

12:53pm–Danbury–Plane crash at Danbury Airport near 39 Briar Ridge Road Ridgefield. The plane’s only occupant is conscious and alert transported to the hospital by EMS. Firefighters used foam on the fuel that leaked from the plane.

Whoops!–Danbury–Motor home on its side near exit 4, direction not given, rubbernecking in both directions though!

Milford–Firefighters battle a blaze at 62 Ceder Hill Rd. Milford,CT shortly before 7am this morning. Heavy damage inside, family escapes unharmed. No reported injuries battling the fire.

1:21am–Bridgeport–Fire department on scene, fire showing on 1st floor window at Shelton and Nobel Avenue. Appears to be only the window frame, holding up on recall. UPDATE–1:26am-Bridgeport–Fire department asking for arson squad to fire at 677 Nobel Avenue, they just extinguished a window frame on the 1st floor.

1:02am–Bridgeport–2nd ambulance sent to the assault at Park Ave. and Benham Ave. in the Hollow.

12:35am–Stratford -Fire Department on the scene at 205 Garfield Avenue with smoke in the building. Additional units sent to the scene. UPDATE–1:14am–Stratford -Fire Department on the scene at 205 Garfield Avenue for a fire that has been extinguished and the building is now being ventilated.

9:02pm–Bridgeport–Fire department on scene at 556 Hollister Ave. Upstairs apartment has a flooding issue, water into downstairs neighbors apartment into light fixtures and outlets, sparks but no fire.

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