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Red Cross Comes To Aid Of Bridgeport Family After Basement Fire

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The American Red Cross is helping a family of three adults and one child after a fire late Saturday afternoon on Park Street in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Fire Department

Bridgeport Fire Department

Photo Credit: Bridgeport Fire Department on Facebook

The Connecticut Post said the smoky fire was in a basement of a home a 170 Park St.

The Red Cross has stepped up to provide assistance with immediate needs as well as to supply comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. 

In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more was provided.

For more information about the Red Cross visit redcross.org.

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