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Shortly after 5:30 Tuesday a pipe connection lets loose and flooded Chip’s Family Restaurant which is still under construction on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. This does not appear to affected the opening scheduled for the end of August because the ceiling and floor have not been installed yet.

FAIRFIELD, CT, July 12, 2011: At 8:11am this morning the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a report of a 20-year-old male construction worker on the roof suffering a reaction from a bee sting; Fire Department Engines 2 and 3, Ladder 2 and Car 3 were dispatched along with Police and American Medical Response. Engine 3 arrived and was met by Sacred Heart University security personnel who directed them to a mechanical room on the roof where the worker was located.

Company 3 and AMR personnel initiated medical care to the patient, while Company 2 began setting up a ladder operation to pick the patient off the rood using a stokes basket and strap system. The patient was packaged into the basket, after which the patient with a firefighter maintaining care were lowered from the roof to the ground. Fire and AMR personnel transferred the patient to a stretcher for transport to St. Vincent’s Hospital by AMR; Car 3 and Engine 3 were the last Fire Department units to clear at 9:08am

The City of Bridgeport is pleased to announce the second annual Bridgeport Arts Fest! Taking place on Saturday July 16 from Noon to 6pm, the Arts Fest is a gathering of over 60 local artists, crafters and performers on historic McLevy Green in downtown Bridgeport.

The Arts Fest features gallery quality fine art and a vast array of crafts, handmade accessories, clothing, jewelry, books and other household and wearable items. You will only find original things made by original people! There is also live music, dance and stage performances, children’s activities and interactive experiences.

Here is a sampling of what is taking place at McLeavy Green for Bridgeport’s First Art Fest.

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5:56pm–#Bridgeport #ctfires– Report of a chimney fire at 288 Frenchtown Road, there is an elderly lady inside the home that refuses to leave the house.  Check DoingItLocal.com for updates as we get them.  UPDATE–Fire department reports delay ignition, no fire, recall of alarm of fire.

2:23pm–#Bridgeport–A one year old Madison Avenue child is being treated after accidentally drinking bleach.

1:14am–Shots fired in Bridgeport –Fairfield near Orland Street Hispanic Female short medium build in her 30s wearing a white shirt.    She should be in a red Ford pickup possibly Maryland plates.  She is with a four year old boy   Last seen in the area of BJ’s on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield.  UPDATE–1:25am–#Bridgeport–Bridgepo​ rt Police confirm the woman they are looking in the red pick up for shots fired– they have the vehicle stopped near on Fairfield Ave. near the Fairfield line.

4:08pm-#Bridgeport–Report of a child struck by a car at Garden Street and Park Ave. I just came from that area and it is still packed with parade goers and lots of traffic.

The weather was very cooperative for the  2011 Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County
highlights from the parade.  It was such a fun filled day with music, great food and family fun!   Soon to come Party Highlights and Family Highlights! Great event!

Oh the food is sooo good! The music, the people make this an event you can’t miss! This Sunday, July 10th right after the parade. See all the details at: http://prpfc.org/

A police chase originating in Shelton ended in Trumbull after the driver crashed his car near exit 6 in Trumbull and fled on foot into the woods. The pursuit happened some time around 4pm today. The driver started southbound on Route 8, exiting onto the Merritt Parkway southbound, then exiting to Route 25 southbound where he crashed. Police from Shelton, Trumbull Bridgeport and State Police were involved in the pursuit. Police searched the neighborhoods off Old Town Road. At this time it is not know what the driver was wanted for or if he was captured.

On July 16th, the Fairfield Fire Fighters Association, Local 1426 of the International
Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), will conduct their annual “Fill the Boot” campaign
for Muscular Dystrophy at Trader Joe’s in Fairfield 10 am to 4 pm. All proceeds raised will go
directly to the MDA.   The money raised by the IAFF is used for research and treatments
to prolong children’s lives. It is spent on braces and wheelchairs, on community health
centers, support groups, and summer camps. If you would like to help the Fairfield Fire Fighters Association with this
ongoing battle, stop by Trader Joe’s on July 16th or send your donation directly to: The
Fairfield Fire Fighters Association, c/o MDA, P.O. Box 261, Fairfield, CT. 06824. For
more information, contact Phil Higgins at (203) 366-7055.

Help fill the boot today at Trader Joe’s on Black Rock Turnpike. Fairfield Firefighter union members will be on hand to help collect money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

A tall tree in the same area where Caylee Marie Anthony’s remains were found was struck by lightning this afternoon — just hours after her mother learned she would be released from jail next week.  Read more….

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