Fire at Black Rock Oyster Bar Fairfield

Just before 5pm Monday firefighters quickly responded The Black Rock Oyster Bar on Black Rock Turnpike for a report of a fire in the basement of the restaurant and that the fire was near a propane tank. Firefighters quickly doused the blaze and vented the basement with fans. Black Rock Turnpike at Commerce and Chambers was closed for a short time but has since reopened. The fire is under investigation. It did not extend into the dining area of the restaurant and it expected to reopen shortly.

Significant Damage to Black Rock Yacht Club

Yacht Club Raised Off It's Foundation During The Storm

Bridgeport–Black Rock Yacht Club at 80 Grovers Road received some serious damage from Irene early Sunday morning.  Firefighters discovered that the build was lifted off its foundation.  We are told the dance floor inside is raised up at least one foot.  The pool area also received significant damage.  The bar was unscathed.

Significant Structural Damage Received

Fairfield Road Closures and timeline

Timeline of events for the Town of Fairfield

00-05:30               12 Alarm responses

05:15                   2 transformers blew

05:40                   N. Benson & Mill Plain @ Post Rd. closed due to flooded RR viaducts

05:45                   2,300 people w/o power

06:15                   Roger Ludlow Shelter is currently housing, 70 people & 30 dogs

Police headquarters lost power 2 times, activating the backup generator

 

16 Street closures due to trees/ wires down:

 

Elm St Dorking Dr.
South Pine Creek Pine Creek Court
643 Reef Rd Cummings Ave
N/B Beach Rd Judson St
E/B Post Rd Shoreham Village
Sasco Hill Rd Old Field
Barlow Rd North Benson
S/B Black Rock Tpk Poe Ct.
Figlar Rd Jennings Rd
180 Oakwood Dr Woodcrest
2083 Easton Tpk Glengarry Rd
900 Bronson Rd Sturges Rd
Cross Hwy Sturges HWY
Cross Hwy South of Congress
Congress St Heritage
Black Rock Turnpike Hemlock Rd

 

City Orders Mandatory Evacuation in Low-Lying Areas

BRIDGEPORT, CT (August 27, 2011) –Following a briefing with City Officials at the Emergency Operations Center on Saturday and upon conferring with State officials, Mayor Bill Finch announced a Mandatory Evacuation for all residents living in low-lying areas as the path as of 4 p.m. EST.

“It is of the utmost importance that everyone living in the low-lying areas evacuate to higher ground immediately,” said Mayor Finch.

At 9 a.m. Saturday morning, the City utilized Reverse 911 to inform residents of an officially recommended evacuation.

At 12 p.m. members of Bridgeport Police and Fire Departments and other City staff went door-to-door in neighborhoods of concerns urging residents to evacuate. Additionally, Bridgeport Housing Authority, starting Friday, knocked on the doors of those living in P.T. Barnum Apartments and Marina Village, informing residents of the officially recommended evacuation.

At 4 p.m., after conferring with State officials the City of Bridgeport officially announced a Mandatory Evacuation for residents in low-lying areas. The City will deploy additional resources to assist in the evacuation efforts until 11 p.m.

As the City announced yesterday, Bassick High School, 1181 Fairfield Ave., and Harding High School, 1734 Central Ave., were opened for shelters at 12 noon on Saturday. Central High School has been added to available shelters for residents and will open at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Transportation to all shelters is being provided by the Greater Bridgeport Transportation Authority. Residents who are able to drive, are asked not to drive to Bassick and Harding. Parking for the shelters will be provided at the following locations:

JFK Campus, 700 Palisade Avenue for those staying at the Bassick Shelter
The parking lot of the former grocery store location at Park and North Avenues
Parking is permitted at Central High School

Those who are planning on staying in the shelter should pack a blanket, pillow, medication, personal identification, and snacks. Pets are allowed at all shelters.

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