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BRIDGEPORT -- Five firefighters were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries after battling an early morning fire Friday on Coleman Street that left 28 people homeless. Read more......
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 2:09pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a bicyclist struck by a car at Bostwick and Railroad Avenue. 1:53pm--Norwalk--Police on scene reporting an attic fire at 55 Soundview Avenue. Fire department arrived and requested additional personnel and EMTs to the scene although no injuries were reported. Fire department had the bulk of the fire knocked down by 2:05pm and checked to see if the fire had extended into the attic. Fire inspector requested to the scene at 2:08pm. 2:12am--#Stratford-- Report of a motorcyle accident at Center and Main Street. Unknown extent of injuries. 12:43am--#Bridgeport--Car fire on Beatrice Street. 11:49pm--#Bridgeport--A man in his fifties was just stabbed in his side at 20 Coleman Street. m--#Bridgeport--Car fire on Beatrice Street. 11:49pm--#Bridgeport--A man in…
All the snowstorms Fairfield endured only delayed the construction of a new Pavilion at Jennings Beach. A new banquet facility complete with kitchen as well as heated bathrooms during the winter make this a great addition to Penfield Beach.
An officer while making a domestic arrest on Seaview Avenueby Ogden Street Extended. I just spoke with Mayor Finch's Press Secretary Elaine Ficcarra and she told me the officer was Lt. Kevin Gilleran and his dog was Titus. Gilleran was brushed by the car which struck his cruiser making it unsafe to drive. He and another officer rushed Titus to The Shoreline Animal Emergency Clinic in Shelton. The dog is in stable condition. Lt. Gilleran may have some bumps and bruises but should be fine, care for his dog was his top priority. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene, possibly to I-95. Police are looking for a black or blue car with left side damage, I'm told…
Gary Russo a construction worker on the 2nd Avenue subway line sings during lunch hour.
Milford shopping plaza fire ruled accidental--MILFORD, CT (WFSB) -A strip mall in Milford was destroyed after a massive fire Tuesday night. Fire officials say someone didn't properly put out some sort of smoking material inside Tobacco Junction Store. It could have been a cigarette, a cigar or incense. Read more......
A deer entered the outdoor portion of the seal exhibit in Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium, apparently entering from the Norwalk River around 1:45 on Tuesday. It took the staff about a half hour to persuade the deer to use a ramp. None of the seals or deer were injured in the ordeal. There was no extra charge to the visitors at the aquarium for the show! Click here or the photo to see the video.
Ortiz Boxing Gym's first USA Boxing Fight Night at the Cardinal Shehan Center in Bridgeport, CT Saturday. We asked the kids and they told us boxing has had a very positive impact on them. Ortiz Gym is located at 955 Connecticut Avenue in Bridgeport. For more information call them at 203-868-4819
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 12:43am--#Bridgeport--Car fire on Beatrice Street. 11:49pm--#Bridgeport--A man in his fifties was just stabbed in his side at 20 Coleman Street. 10:56pm--#Darien #ctfire - Fire department at 60 Sunset Road, Darien, CT for a smoke condition in the home. They are investigating and ventilating the home. 9:38pm--#Bridgeport--10 year old boy sprayed in the eye by a skunk at 1480 Capitol Ave. Easton Fire just announced the carnival tonight is cancelled 5:22pm--#Fairfield--Aww they really do rescue kittens. Fairfield Fire on scene at a Glen Ridge Rd home to rescue a kitten under a shed. 2:47pm--#Stratford #ctfire --Stratford Fire reporting to Stratford Fire HQ at 2750 Main St. for a strong odor of natural gas in the basement. 12:54--Bridgeport--63…
[caption id="attachment_3221" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Special Thanks to Stratford Fire for this Photo"][/caption] A fire that started around 8pm is now under investigation after a large blaze at 759 Boston Post Road near North Street. The strip mall houses Vinny's Adults Only Video Shop, Sante's Barber Shop and Looks Hair Salon. Firefighting crews from various towns provided back up coverage/mutual aid to Milford including the Bridgeport Fire Department. The blaze was contained by 10pm and Milford Fire Department has begun their investigation. [caption id="attachment_3213" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Special Thanks to Joe Cataldo for this photo"][/caption]