A viewer provided this video who said this home was vacant and known to the neighborhood as a “crack house” and has had previous fires in the past.
5:09am–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Bridgeport firefighters responded to a fully involved house fire 158 Hanover Street. This structure was vacant, however the occupied houses on each side of the structure sustained moderate damage to their exteriors. Thanks to the quick work of the fire companies on scene no occupants were displaced and nobody was injured. Four engine companies, two ladder companies and Rescue 5 operated at the scene. Deputy Chief Edwards along with the safety officer and Battalion One also responded. An additional engine company was special called to the scene as a precaution but was not needed and was returned to service shortly after arrival. Fire Marshal Henry Polite is investigating.