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Downed Tree Blocks Success
Success Avenue near Court D is blocked due to a downed tree with downed wires and a transformer. UI is reporting 8 people without power; a crew is on the scene.
2026-05-30@9:01am-- #Bridgeport CT

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Firefighters’ fast response kept a fourth-floor apartment fire contained at Bridgeport Towers at 199 Yacht Street in the city’s South End Wednesday afternoon.

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Firefighters Knock Down Solar Panel Fire On Clover Street
Stratford firefighters quickly knocked down a solar panel fire on the roof of a home at 84 Clover Street. Officials said one adult and two dogs got out safely, and crews were able to prevent major damage to the home.

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People in Stratford near the intersection of Success Avenue and Stonybrook Road are being asked to stay inside their homes while police investigate an incident in the area.

Officials said there is no threat to the community at large at this time.

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Child Falls From 2nd Floor Window
Police are investigating a child falling out of a 2nd floor window on Monday night in the 200 block of Cottage Street. Police said, "The child was transported to the hospital, and the Department is investigating.
2026-05-13 #Bridgeport CT

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Pedestrian Struck
A vehicle and a pedestrian collided at Candlewood Road and Black Rock Turnpike, including a child in a stroller. The injuries appear to be minor, and the ambulance dispatched left the scene shortly afterward.
2026-05-12@10:22am-- #Fairfield CT

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Bridgeport Police confirmed a raid on the East Side near Kossuth Street and Crescent Avenue. Police have not yet released any additional details.
2025-05-07 #Bridgeport CT

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Fire jumps to 2nd house in Stratford

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Stabbing
Bridgeport Police are investigating a stabbing in the 650 block of Park Avenue. There are no details at this moment.
2025-05-04@6:49pm-- #Bridgeport CT #BreakingNews #LocalNews

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Fire displaces 7 in Bridgeport

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Bridgeport Firefighters Rescue 9 People & 7 Kittens. WARNING: kitten overload!

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Person Hit By Train
A person was hit by a train on Carter Henry Drive in Fairfield and has died according to unconfirmed reports.
2026-04-30@8:15am— #Fairfield CT #MTA

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One person was injured in a crash between a moped and a car on Tunxis Hill between Dunkin and Stop and Shop. There are no further details
2026-04-22@4:40pm-- #Fairfield CT

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Car-Motorbike Crash Closes Stratford Avenue
Stratford Avenue near Logan Street is close due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike. There are no further details at this time.
2026-04-17@8:20pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Report of a 1 car rollover crash on Fairfield Ave and Ellsworth Street in Bridgeport. It is not known at this time if a second car was involved.

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Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport on Fairfield Avenue near West Avenue. No one was injured, the engine compartment was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

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Fairfield House Fire
Fairfield firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire on Sturgis Road. No details at this time.
2026-04-16@8:45pm-- #Fairfield CT #ctfire

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Report of a stabbing near the intersection of State Street and Park Avenue. According to unconfirmed radio reports the victim suffered multiple stabbings to the hand and chest.

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Marshalls Closed....Again
Once again, due to structural issues with the building, Marshalls at 4487 Main Street has been closed. The building inspector has been called to the scene. The building was also closed back on March 7th.
2026-04-15@9:02am-- #Bridgeport CT