Month: November 2014

Massive Fire in Bridgeport’s East Side

Firefighters in Bridgeport remain busy, this time with a massive fire at 193 Berkshire Avenue. Neighbors tell me the house is abandoned but the houses on both sides of it are not. Firefighters did have what they call exposure problems, that is the fire was posing a threat to the houses next to it. Neighbors told me how they appreciated the quick work by the firefighters to keep their homes safe and the fire contained to the one house. There were no reported injuries reported. The fire marshal was called to the scene and will begin his investigation to the cause of the fire.If I get any updates I'll let you know on DoingItLocal.com! Bomberos en Bridgeport mantienen ocupado, esta…

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Route 8 Rollover

6:11pm--#cttraffic--Report of a rollover crash on Route 8 southbound exit 12 entrance ramp.  Firefighters just arrive on the scene, possible entrapment. This report made possible by: Informe de un choque con volcadura en la ruta 8 en dirección sur salida 12 de la rampa de entrada. Los bomberos sólo llegan a la escena, un posible atrapamiento Relato de um acidente de capotamento na Rota 8 saída sul 12 rampa de entrada. Os bombeiros só chegam na cena, possível armadilha

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AT RISK YOUTH

Grant Will Address Behavioral Health Care for Young Adults   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive a $5 million grant to better engage and connect young adults ages 16 to 25 to behavioral health care. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Connecticut the competitive five year CT STRONG (Seamless Transition and Recovery Opportunities through Network Growth) grant to serve youth who reside in New London, Milford or Middletown and who are at risk for or have behavioral health disorders. “These new resources will support young people living with behavioral health disorders, and help them learn to identify and appropriately cope with their issues,” said Governor Malloy. “Early intervention is critical; and…

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Today’s Car Fire

10:41am--#Norwalk CT--Today's car fire is being hosted in Norwalk at 8 Howard Avenue. This report sponsored by J.P. Philbin's:  Christmas Trees are in! Fuego del coche de hoy está siendo organizada en Norwalk a las 8 Howard Avenue. Incêndio do carro de hoje está sendo hospedado em Norwalk às 8 Howard Avenue.

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Devon Rotary Delivers Dictionaries to Milford Third Graders

#MILFORD, CT – The Devon Rotary Club continued its annual tradition of helping make smarter students in Milford.  Devon Rotary Club members John Bergin, Scott Moulton, Dean Parrott, Ann Brignola, Greyson Schwing and Bob Morelli recently hand-delivered brand new dictionaries to third graders at Meadowside, Pumpkin Delight, and St Gabriel School Elementary schools. At Meadowside and Pumpkin Delight, Principals Gail Krois and Carrie Keramis joined in deliveries to each of the classrooms, sharing enthusiastic introductions along the way. At St. Gabriel School, Mr. Schwing taught children the Rotarian 'Four Way Test,' while introducing them to the joy and 'smell' of a new book!  The 'Four Way Test' measures the things Rotarians “think, say, and do” while posing the questions: (1)…

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Shelton News: Brush Fire

2:11am--#Shelton CT--Firefighters knock down a brush fire on Leavenworth Road.  Firefighters estimated the fire to be about 30 feet by 30 feet. This report made possible by: Los bomberos derriban un incendio forestal en Leavenworth Road. Los bomberos estiman que el fuego quede a unos 30 pies por 30 pies. Bombeiros derrubar um incêndio em Leavenworth Road. Bombeiros estimou o fogo a ser cerca de 30 pés por 30 pés.

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Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas

12:02am--#Bridgeport CT--Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport!  Odor of gas indoors at 171 Beechwood Avenue.  EMS on scene and evacuated a patient there and called it in. No te vayas a dormir todavía Bridgeport! Olor de interiores de gas en 171 Beechwood Avenue. El ccsme en escena y evacuaron un paciente allí y llamó. Não vá dormir ainda Bridgeport! Odor de dentro de gás em 171 Beechwood Avenue. EMS em cena e evacuou um paciente lá e chamou-nos.

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Bridgeport News: Apartment Fire

9:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters at 534 East Washington Avenue for an apartment fire.  Firefighters put out a fire on the second floor and they are now checking for hotspots.  Fire marshal requested to the scene. This report made possible by: Bomberos en el 534 East Washington Avenue por un incendio de un apartamento. Los bomberos apagan un incendio en el segundo piso y ahora están comprobando para las zonas activas. Jefe de bomberos pidió a la escena. Bombeiros no 534 do leste Washington Avenue para um fogo apartamento. Bombeiros apagar um incêndio no segundo andar e agora eles estão verificando se há hotspots. Marechal de fogo solicitado à cena.

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Norwalk News: Firewood Pile on Fire

9:40pm--Firefighters on the way to 128 West Norwalk Road for the firewood pile on fire.  The pile is about 10 feet from the house, the homeowner is attempting to put it out with a garden hose. This report made possible by: Bomberos en el camino a la 128 West Norwalk, Valla en la pila de leña sobre el fuego. La pila está a unos 10 metros de la casa, el propietario está tratando de apagarlo con una manguera de jardín. Bombeiros sobre a maneira de 128 Ocidente Norwalk Estrada para a pilha de lenha no fogo. A pilha é de cerca de 10 metros da casa, o proprietário está tentando colocá-lo para fora com uma mangueira de jardim.

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