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Overnight Fire Rocks Stratford Overnight

Jan 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/P2CmeoDcwfE A large Overnight fire occurred in the Shoreline Drive area of Stratford. Five houses were affected by a fire that spread due to high winds in the Shoreline Drive area in Stratford at around 3 AM this morning. There were no reported injuries. Video Credit to WILLIS PONTIER We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Bridgeport

Car Hits House

Jan 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/LMXaIuv9tOA Report of a 2 car accident, where one car struck a house at the 200 block of Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Bridgeport

Fire!

Jan 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/Hy3Gpg5BFrQ Report of a fire on the 1100 block of Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene to a fire on the third floor that was quickly knocked down. One party was treated for smoke inhalation. There are no further details at this time. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Bridgeport

City of Bridgeport Announces Flock Drone Program to Enhance Emergency Response and Public Safety

Jan 6, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/93lqQa1IGho Bridgeport, CT — January 6, 2026 — Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department announced a new partnership with Flock Safety on Tuesday that will introduce drones as first responders to emergency calls throughout the city, marking a significant expansion of Bridgeport’s public safety technology. The Drone as First Responder (DFR) program will allow drones to be automatically deployed to 911 calls, ShotSpotter alerts, fires, and other emergencies, often arriving on scene before police officers or firefighters. The drones provide real-time aerial views to first responders, helping them assess situations more quickly, deploy resources more safely, and improve decision-making before personnel arrive on the ground. “This program gives us eyes in the sky,” said Police Chief Roderick Porter.…

Trumbull

Car Hits Pool Heater

Jan 6, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

One person was injured when a car went over an embankment at Avalon Gates Royce Apartments and landed on top of a pool heater by the community pool. 2026-01-06@3:35pm-- #Trumbull CT We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/... or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Bridgeport

Ceiling Collapse Injures Elderly

Jan 6, 2026 Alex

Report of a part of a ceiling that collapsed at 111 Court D of Success Village in Bridgeport. Initial report is that an elderly female was injured by the collapse. First responders are on their way to the scene at this time. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Bridgeport

Overnight Structure Fire

Jan 6, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Fairview Avenue. Fire units arrived to find fire from a 2-story residence. The fire was quickly knocked down with no reported injuries. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating, and the American Red Cross is assisting with the displacement of 3 adults and 1 child. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Bridgeport

Series of Shootings Shake Bridgeport’s East Side

Jan 5, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/XSyJTH5exKY A shooting Monday night on East Main Street and Edna Ave has rattled nearby residents and comes amid a troubling series of gun-related incidents that unfolded within minutes of each other geographically over the weekend. The most recent incident occurred Monday evening, January 5, 2026, near East Main Street and Edna Ave. According to the Bridgeport Police Department, multiple parties were involved in a verbal dispute outside when shots were fired. Police confirmed no injuries were reported and said the investigation remains ongoing. Nearby resident Barbara Jimenez said the gunfire erupted just moments after she returned home to what is normally a quiet, dead-end street near Foster Square. “I closed the door and then boom — next thing you…

Bridgeport

Child Struck By Car

Jan 5, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/IlmriI-CUGw Police are investigating a crash between a car and a 12-year-old girl at Park and Wade Street. Park Avenue is closed on both sides between Wade and Chalmers for the accident investigation. It did appear that the driver stopped and was cooperating with police. UPDATE: The road closure is now Park ave between Beach Place and Eaton Street UPDATE: Park Avenue has reopened and the pedestrian is listed in critical, but stable condition. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Stratford

Boats Launched For Possible Person In Water

Jan 5, 2026 Alex

Boats were launched to search for a report of a missing person in the Housatonic River, around Sikorsky Memorial Bridge. At this time there was a discovered overturned kayak, but it is unknown at this time if there is a person in the water. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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Overnight Fire Rocks Stratford Overnight

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