Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire

VIDEO REPORT--2022-08-02@10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to a fire in the 700 block of Park Street. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire in the rear of the 2 1/2 story building. A second alarm was quickly called for additional personnel and resources. 3 fire hose lines were in operation to fight the blaze. Firefighters had the fire under control within an hour. One pet died in the fire. There were no injuries reported to occupants or firefighters. Assistant Chief Cora kept rotating personnel to avoid overheating and kept the firefighters hydrated. https://youtu.be/LUrvpREJXLE

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Bridgeport Cooling Centers

COOLING STATIONS A complete list of cooling centers can be found below. Please be advised these days/times are subject to change. Anyone in need of overnight shelter, please call 211 for information. ALSO NOTE:  Protective Face Masks required inside any cooling center. Senior Centers (Open only weekdays): Black Rock Senior Center- 2676 Fairfield Avenue (9:00am-4:00pm)North End Bethany Senior Center - 20 Thorme Street (9:00am-4:30pm) Bridgeport Public Library Branches: East Side Branch – 1174 East Main Street; Fri and Sat (10:00am-5:00pm)Main Branch – 925 Broad Street; Mon & Tues (10:00am-6:00pm), Wed & Thurs(12:00p-8:00p), Fri& Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)Black Rock Branch – 2705 Fairfield Avenue; Mon (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm-8:00pm), Wed (10:00am-6:00pm), Thurs (12:00pm-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)North Branch – 3455 Madison…

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Westport Cooling Centers

Governor Ned Lamont is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol tobe activated beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, and remaining ineffect through 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022. The purpose of the protocol is toensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the hotconditions. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies, municipalities, andother partners to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 to make sure that informationregarding cooling centers is available statewide, providing a location to get somerelief from the hot conditions. The following Westport locations have been designated as cooling centers,please note the hours of operation below:  Center for Senior Activities : 21 Imperial Ave  Mon- Fri 8:30am-4:30pm   Westport Museum for History and Culture:…

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