Hazardous Condition Freedom Fuels

3:15pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called for a hazardous conditon at the Freedom Fuels at the intersection of North Avenue and Howard Avenue.  They firefighters were on scene for a short amount of time before being recalled.  It appears the fire suppression  system went off as you can see by the photos.  I have a call into the fire/police for more information.  Special thanks to Eric and Alex for providing these photos.  UPDATE--Bridgeport spokesperson Willaim Kaempffer confirmed something triggered the fire suppression system but there was no fire.

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San Francisco plane crash/fire

Video--#San Francisco--Multiple Twitter posts of a plane on fire at San Francisco Airport. Preliminary reports say its a Boeing 777 operated by Asian Airlines. UPDATE--San Francisco Airport CLOSED indefinitely.   290 on board including one infant 12 crew members. Witnesses say the tail snapped off during landing.  Tower audio click here.....

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Free wine tasting Saturdays--1pm to 6pm--Premier Wine and Spirits 525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield.  The summer heat is here (finally!)  Stop in and cool off.  We have 2 great summer whites, one of our favorite Rose` and a terrific BBG red!

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