Stratford

Stratford News: 4 Rescued in Boat Fire- 1 Man Has 3rd Degree Burns

12:42pm--#Stratford CT-- There is a boat on fire at the mouth of the Housationic River.  Fire and EMS staging at Knapp's Landing Restaurant, 520 Sniffens Lane.  Four civilain boats have circled it and are spraying water on it.   Coast Guard and Milford alerted Stratford Marine Rescue on the way.  UPDATE: A oyster boat was on scene putting water on the fire.  Fairfield's Rescue arrived and  has one burn victim with possible 3rd degree burns.  The victim is now being transported to shore to an awaiting ambulance.  UPDATE: There were 4 people on board the clam boat fire. 2 are injured.  UPDATE:  Man has burns on both arms, about 20% of his body.  He was transported to the Bridgeport Hospital. [caption id="attachment_26883" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy of…

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Stratford News: Manhunt

10:40pm--#Stratford CT--There is a manhunt in the Barnum/West/Bruce Avenue area with K-9.  I'm uncertain what he is wanted for, I rolled the audio back almost an hour and heard no dispatch, but if yo live in the area that is what going on.   If you see anyone suspicious running in you backyard call 911.

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Stratford News: Rollover Accident Mohawk Street

1:35pm--#Stratford CT--First responders on the way to a rollover accident on Mohawk Street.  UPDATE: A manhunt is underway in the area with K-9.  Search for the suspect started around the brewery and is now focused near the railroad tracks.  Police eventually made the arrest after a manhunt.  Special thanks to David B Adams Sr. for the photo.

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Stratford News: People Stuck On A Carnival Ride

3:24pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters on the way to assist freeing people stuck on the 1001 (k)Nights ride at the carnival at 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff.  The lift bar is stuck in the down position and the carnival operator is having problems freeing the people. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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