11:38am—#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters were called to the condos at 2675 Park Avenue for back deck fire.  The fire was thought have been started by a gas grill.  Firefighters were very quick to the scene because they were already on the road with their ongoing Smoke Detector Awareness Program.  It is actually called the The “Safe Asleep” program which  began in 2005 as a partnership between the city fire department and RYASAP. Residents in need of smoke alarms can call 203-335-8835, and the fire department will install it for free.

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By Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

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