10:13am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– 3 fire lines are in operation at a house fire at 118 Bond Street. A police officer on duty spotted the fire and called in the fire department.
UPDATE:
The American Red Cross is helping two families –four adults– three children after a fire today on Bond Street, Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: M. Prangley, L. Gross, B. Grossman, and D. Heiden.
The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more was provided.
Those affected will meet with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our volunteers.
For more information about the Red Cross visit redcross.org
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