Tuesday, February 28, 2006
321 Eagle St (Henry-1)
20% involvement of a 40 by 200 frame storage and office building. Damage to contents included numerous construction machines.
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Sunday, February 12, 2006
269 Laurel Ave (David-4)
At the tail end of a winter nor'easter that dumped over a foot of snow on the Park City, Bridgeport FCC sent a full assignment to the above address for a house. On arrival, Engine 4 had smoke showing from a "B" side window. On arrival, Tower Ladder 5 slid into Engine 4. One unit on the 2nd fl of the 2 story rooming house was burned out.
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From the ConnPost: The storm hampered firefighters battling a blaze at a rooming house on Laurel Avenue in Bridgeport Sunday afternoon, where 17 people were forced out of their apartments and into the snow. Assistant Fire Chief Fred Haschak said 10 of the rooming house's residents were being relocated by the American Red Cross. The others were staying with friends and relatives. "Fortunately, the smoke alarms were working and everyone got out without injury," Haschak said.
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From the ConnPost: The storm hampered firefighters battling a blaze at a rooming house on Laurel Avenue in Bridgeport Sunday afternoon, where 17 people were forced out of their apartments and into the snow. Assistant Fire Chief Fred Haschak said 10 of the rooming house's residents were being relocated by the American Red Cross. The others were staying with friends and relatives. "Fortunately, the smoke alarms were working and everyone got out without injury," Haschak said.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
200 Putnam St (John-4)
Heavy fire 1st floor in an occupied 2- story frame. Extension to third floor of 2-1/2 story frame on the "D" side. One adult civilian fatality.
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News 12: Elderly woman dies after fire rips through two Bridgeport homes 02/09/06) BRIDGEPORT - An elderly woman died in a house fire that spread to a neighboring home in Bridgeport Wednesday. The fire began in a two-story home on Putnam Street and spread to a three-story home next door. Fire crews located the woman’s body on the first floor of the home where the fire started. Fire officials say both structures were severely damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and an arson squad has been called in.
Conn Post: Fatal Bridgeport blaze investigated
View 58 pictures by KM at Fireground Images.
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News 12: Elderly woman dies after fire rips through two Bridgeport homes 02/09/06) BRIDGEPORT - An elderly woman died in a house fire that spread to a neighboring home in Bridgeport Wednesday. The fire began in a two-story home on Putnam Street and spread to a three-story home next door. Fire crews located the woman’s body on the first floor of the home where the fire started. Fire officials say both structures were severely damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and an arson squad has been called in.
Conn Post: Fatal Bridgeport blaze investigated
View 58 pictures by KM at Fireground Images.
128 Jones St (David-4)
Monday, February 06, 2006
2671 Fairfield Ave (George/King)
Cellar fire in an occupied liquor store.
Fire at liquor store causes $6,000 in damage
Connecticut Post Article 02/08/2006
BRIDGEPORT — A small blaze that broke out Monday night in the basement of Julianne Wine & Liquors on Fairfield Avenue caused an estimated $6,000 in damage, a fire official said Tuesday.
Fire Department investigators were still trying to determine the cause of the fire, which started in the store's basement shortly after 9:30 p.m. as the owner was moving inventory from the old site to a new shop in a building next door. Assistant Fire Chief Fred Haschak said the owner noticed smoke coming from the chimney of the old building, where the furnace was supposed to be shut off.
The owner, whose name was withheld by authorities, then closed the door, ran to a neighboring business and called 911. — AARON LEO
Fire at liquor store causes $6,000 in damage
Connecticut Post Article 02/08/2006
BRIDGEPORT — A small blaze that broke out Monday night in the basement of Julianne Wine & Liquors on Fairfield Avenue caused an estimated $6,000 in damage, a fire official said Tuesday.
Fire Department investigators were still trying to determine the cause of the fire, which started in the store's basement shortly after 9:30 p.m. as the owner was moving inventory from the old site to a new shop in a building next door. Assistant Fire Chief Fred Haschak said the owner noticed smoke coming from the chimney of the old building, where the furnace was supposed to be shut off.
The owner, whose name was withheld by authorities, then closed the door, ran to a neighboring business and called 911. — AARON LEO
