Gas Line Struck
Workers digging a trench on Lakeside Drive struck a gas line. Firefighters and gas company on the way. 2025-05-16@11:43am--#Bridgeport CT
One Fall Two Injured
Minor injuries were reported when a person on a ladder, approximately ten feet up, fell onto the person holding the ladder on Dogwood Lane. 2025-05-16@11:18am--#Westport CT
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport on Thorme Street near the ballfields. Firefighters quickly took care of the engine compartment fire. 2025-06-16@8:57am--#Bridgeport CT
Hazmat At THS
Trumbull firefighters were called to Trumbull High School at 72 Strobel Avenue for glycol that escaped from the roof heating/cooling system to the floors below. Those attending evening activities were evacuated. The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection was notified. Glycol is used in air conditioning and HVAC systems as an antifreeze and heat transfer fluid, particularly in closed-loop systems where exposure to freezing temperatures is a concern. It prevents water in the system from freezing, which could damage pipes and components 2025-05-15@8:29PM---#Trumbull CT
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CONDITIONS PLACED ON BILLIONS IN FEDERAL FUNDING
Attorneys General Fight to Protect Funds Used for Emergency Services and Infrastructure Projects (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong, with a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, today filed two separate lawsuits against the Trump administration for attempting to illegally coerce their states into performing federal immigration enforcement duties by threatening to withhold billions in federal funding for emergency services and infrastructure. Attorney General Tong and the coalition filed one lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The coalition filed a second lawsuit against the Department of Transportation (DOT) and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy. Each agency has imposed sweeping new conditions that would require the states and…
Bike-Car Crash
First responders check on two yutes who were struck by a car on Belmont Street, right off Fairfield Avenue. 2025-05-15@4:22pm--#Bridgeport CT
Shelton Police Identify Operator Involved in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
On 05/11/2025 at approximately 11:10 PM, Shelton Police, Shelton Fire Department, and Shelton EMS were dispatched to the area of River Rd. (Route 110) and Montgomery St. on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Responding firefighters and police encountered two vehicles involved in a collision. Emergency personnel transported two occupants of one vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sole occupant of the second vehicle was also transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident. The deceased has been identified as Mandie Lassy, age 37, of Terryville.
Road Closures
We are aware of two road closures. If you know of a closed road please post the location in the comments below:
UrSwim Celebrates Grand Opening at Stratford LA Fitness During Water Safety Awareness Month
https://youtu.be/Sx2LIGhupjA Stratford, CT – UrSwim, a total aquatic management company, proudly held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of its second location at 411 Barnum Avenue Cut-off, inside LA Fitness in Stratford. The event was attended by Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, who helped mark the occasion during Water Safety Awareness Month. “We’re thrilled to be opening our second location right here in Stratford,” said Hunter, a representative from UrSwim. “It’s especially meaningful to launch during Water Safety Awareness Month, as drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4 — but formal swim lessons can reduce that risk by up to 88%.” UrSwim offers a wide range of aquatic services, including…
Structure Fire
https://youtu.be/BX5W8DvBuxM Fire department update: At approximately 9:00 am, the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 50 block of Sedgewick Street for a structure fire. Arriving units found a fire in the rear of the building. The fire was quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported, and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The American Red Cross is relocating the displaced residents; 6 adults and 2 children. Report of a fire on Sedgewick Street by North Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and knocked down the fire and secured the building. The fire is out at this time. Red cross is on the way to relocate several families affected by the fire.