Saturday, July 16, 2005
3456 East Main St (Nancy-1)
Kitchen fire in an occupied 2-story frame dwelling. Fire contained with one line, kitchen heavily damaged with typical heat and smoke damage to surrounding areas. Two adults and six children were temporarily relocated by Red Cross. No civilian or fire service injuries were reported.
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Thursday, July 14, 2005
273 Harriet St (Baker-4)
Dawn's early light wasn't the sun coming up. It was a three bay detached garage fully involved on arrival.
1694 Reservoir Ave (Mary-1)
Friday, July 08, 2005
705 West Taft Ave (David)
Just after the west side companies were back in service from the Fairfield Ave fire, the lights came on and another west side box was transmitted for the above address. Companies found fire in the front entrance of a wood SFD with extension to the attic.
1046 Fairfield Ave (Charlie-2)
One room off in a 2-1/2 story wood frame used as an office building.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
1000 Great Meadow Rd (Peter-1)
Minor plane crash at Sikorski Memorial Airport.
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Plane accident at Sikorsky Airport
(Stratford-WTNH, Updated July 5, 2005 6:15 AM)
Two people walked away from an accident at Sikorsky Memorial Airport late Monday night. Authorities tell News Channel 8 the plane overshot the runway as it was coming in for a landing around 10:30 PM. The plane suffered damage to the propeller and right wing. "This runway has been shut down until the FAA arrives to make an inspection of the aircraft to assist in their determination of what caused the accident, and after they release the aircraft it will be removed and taken out for repair," says Kurt Sendlein, superintendent of operations. According to Bridgeport Fire Department officials two people were on board the plane. They were not injured, police said. The plane had taken off from Sikorsky and was flying in the local area.
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Plane accident at Sikorsky Airport
(Stratford-WTNH, Updated July 5, 2005 6:15 AM)
Two people walked away from an accident at Sikorsky Memorial Airport late Monday night. Authorities tell News Channel 8 the plane overshot the runway as it was coming in for a landing around 10:30 PM. The plane suffered damage to the propeller and right wing. "This runway has been shut down until the FAA arrives to make an inspection of the aircraft to assist in their determination of what caused the accident, and after they release the aircraft it will be removed and taken out for repair," says Kurt Sendlein, superintendent of operations. According to Bridgeport Fire Department officials two people were on board the plane. They were not injured, police said. The plane had taken off from Sikorsky and was flying in the local area.
Monday, July 04, 2005
55 Revere St (Henry-1)
The only significant job for the 4th was on Revere Street; a one-block-long street lined with vacant and decrepit houses. Companies had fire throughout a vacant 2.5 story frame.
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Connecticut Post Article Last Updated: 7/05/2005 07:25 AM
Arson squad to probe crack house fire
BRIDGEPORT — A fire heavily damaged an abandoned house, frequented by drug users, on Revere Street, in the city's East End Monday evening. Firefighters arriving shortly after 8 p.m. saw flames shooting from the two-story vacant house. The blaze sent into the sky a black smoke cloud, visible from Interstate 95. "The fire, apparently set on the first floor, went up through the walls and into the roof," Assistant Fire Chief Ted Derlaga said. "I called the arson squad to investigate." Firefighter Jim Jackson said he hurt his shoulder in a fall through the stairs while battling the fire. After medics checked on his shoulder at the scene, Jackson said he would seek treatment at Bridgeport Hospital. Officer Brett Hyman said the abandoned house, one of several vacant dwellings on Revere Street, was a known hangout for crack cocaine addicts. Several residents, who smelled the smoke and saw the flames, stood on the sidewalk in front of their homes watching the firefighters work. The fire was brought under control within 25 minutes. "These abandoned houses should not be allowed to remain in the neighborhood," one man said, talking about the house that burned. "They should all be torn down." A fire-damaged house stands to the left of the house that burned Monday and a vacant, boarded up house is behind it. Another boarded up house is across the street. Revere Street runs between Newfield and Central avenues.
— JOEL C. THOMPSON
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Connecticut Post Article Last Updated: 7/05/2005 07:25 AM
Arson squad to probe crack house fire
BRIDGEPORT — A fire heavily damaged an abandoned house, frequented by drug users, on Revere Street, in the city's East End Monday evening. Firefighters arriving shortly after 8 p.m. saw flames shooting from the two-story vacant house. The blaze sent into the sky a black smoke cloud, visible from Interstate 95. "The fire, apparently set on the first floor, went up through the walls and into the roof," Assistant Fire Chief Ted Derlaga said. "I called the arson squad to investigate." Firefighter Jim Jackson said he hurt his shoulder in a fall through the stairs while battling the fire. After medics checked on his shoulder at the scene, Jackson said he would seek treatment at Bridgeport Hospital. Officer Brett Hyman said the abandoned house, one of several vacant dwellings on Revere Street, was a known hangout for crack cocaine addicts. Several residents, who smelled the smoke and saw the flames, stood on the sidewalk in front of their homes watching the firefighters work. The fire was brought under control within 25 minutes. "These abandoned houses should not be allowed to remain in the neighborhood," one man said, talking about the house that burned. "They should all be torn down." A fire-damaged house stands to the left of the house that burned Monday and a vacant, boarded up house is behind it. Another boarded up house is across the street. Revere Street runs between Newfield and Central avenues.
— JOEL C. THOMPSON
Saturday, July 02, 2005
15 Oakwood St (Lewis-3)
Single family dwelling, well involved porch fire with extension.
Connecticut Post Article Last Updated: 7/02/2005 06:44 AM
Dog warns woman of fire
BRIDGEPORT — A barking dog alerted an occupant of an Oakwood Street house to a fire that erupted Friday morning, allowing her to escape and call for help. "She heard the dog barking and went to investigate what the dog was barking at," said Assistant Fire Chief Fred Haschak. He said firefighters dispatched to the 8:58 a.m. call found "spectacular" flames shooting up the rear wall of the 2-story house, along the interior of an enclosed porch. But, he added, the blaze was under control within 16 minutes and the damage was confined to the exterior. Haschak said the fire's origin is under investigation. He said the dog's warning was fortunate since there was no smoke alarm on the porch. He cautioned, however, that people shouldn't rely on pets to sound an alert.
Connecticut Post Article Last Updated: 7/02/2005 06:44 AM
Dog warns woman of fire
BRIDGEPORT — A barking dog alerted an occupant of an Oakwood Street house to a fire that erupted Friday morning, allowing her to escape and call for help. "She heard the dog barking and went to investigate what the dog was barking at," said Assistant Fire Chief Fred Haschak. He said firefighters dispatched to the 8:58 a.m. call found "spectacular" flames shooting up the rear wall of the 2-story house, along the interior of an enclosed porch. But, he added, the blaze was under control within 16 minutes and the damage was confined to the exterior. Haschak said the fire's origin is under investigation. He said the dog's warning was fortunate since there was no smoke alarm on the porch. He cautioned, however, that people shouldn't rely on pets to sound an alert.
