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Fire Guts Family Of 5's Home In CT; Cause Under Investigation Fire Guts Family Of 5's Home In CT; Cause Under Investigation
Fire Guts Family Of 5's Home In CT; Cause Under Investigation The Red Cross is helping a Connecticut family of five who lost their home in a two-alarm blaze this weekend, authorities said.  The fire began just before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, on Country Hills Road in Hamden.  Related: Fire Destroys Historic Golf Course In Fairfield County Firefighters arrived to find both floors of the home engulfed in flames. It's unclear what sparked the blaze, but the dry conditions made knocking it down more challenging for the North Haven County firefighters, the Hamden Fire Department said.  The Hamden Fire Marshal’s Division is inve…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Norwalk Garage Repair Shop Firefighters Battle Blaze At Norwalk Garage Repair Shop
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Norwalk Garage Repair Shop Firefighters in Fairfield County were able to quickly douse the flames at a garage repair shop on Friday afternoon, Nov. 1.  Norwalk firefighters were called to 13 North Taylor Street just before 1:30 p.m. A garage converted into a repair shop near a row of storage units had caught on fire.  Crews were able to put out the blaze before it spread or anyone was injured, the fire department said.  Authorities are investigating what sparked the blaze. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Cannot Express The Magnitude Of This Loss' Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Cannot Express The Magnitude Of This Loss'
Firefighter Killed In ATV Crash ID'd: 'Words Cannot Express The Magnitude Of This Loss' A Connecticut firefighter who was killed when the ATV he was on rolled over while battling a blaze has been identified as a grandfather and former member of the Hartford Fire Department.  Robert "Sharky" Sharkevich Sr., age 66, was working as a member of the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fighting a brush fire that had spread to more than 90 acres on Lamentation Mountain in Berlin, Meriden Police said.  Sharkevich and three other firefighters were in Meriden on the southern edge of the blaze, riding a firefighting ATV that flipped around 5:30 p.m.…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
19 People, Dog Rescued From CT Restaurant, Home During Floods 19 People, Dog Rescued From CT Restaurant, Home During Floods
19 People, Dog Rescued From CT Restaurant, Home During Floods Firefighters in Connecticut rescued 19 people and a dog from a restaurant that had been quickly flooded after a severe storm ravaged the area. The incident occurred in New Haven County in Oxford at around 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Brookside Inn Restaurant and a nearby residence. The rescue occurred when Beacon Falls firefighters responded to calls in Seymour and Oxford to help Oxford crews, who were extraordinarily busy with emergencies throughout town. Beacon Hose requested permission from Oxford fire officials to stage a rescue operation at the restaurant and a residence. The dep…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Tree Falls, Kills Man In CT During Sudden Storm Tree Falls, Kills Man In CT During Sudden Storm
Tree Falls, Kills Man In CT During Sudden Storm A 53-year-old man was killed after a tree fell on him in Connecticut during a sudden thunderstorm.  The incident happened in Windham County just after 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, when a man walking in the area of Union Street and Jackson Avenue in Willimantic was hit by a fallen tree during a storm, according to Willimantic Fire Chief Marc Scrivener.  According to Scrivener, the man had been in "the wrong place at the wrong time." It is not known why he had been walking.  Arriving firefighters within minutes and found the man under the tree. They then used cr…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Man Killed In Fiery Crash, Police Say Fairfield County Man Killed In Fiery Crash, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Killed In Fiery Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County man died in a fiery single-vehicle car crash. It happened in Hartford County around 2:13 a.m., Sunday, May 15 in Manchester. Diyar Muhammad Hamad, age 24, of Shelton, was killed after Manchester Police responded to the area of Center and Fairview streets for a report of a crash with injuries, said Lt. Ryan Shea, of the Manchester Police.  Responding personnel arrived and found a one-car motor vehicle crash with a heavily damaged vehicle on fire and into the building wall of 600 Center St., Shea said. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Former High-Ranking Fairfield County Fire Official Charged With Violent Sexual Assault Former High-Ranking Fairfield County Fire Official Charged With Violent Sexual Assault
Former High-Ranking Fairfield County Fire Official Charged With Violent Sexual Assault A former high-ranking Fairfield County fire official has been arrested for an alleged violent sexual assault. Harold Clarke Sr., age 57, a veteran of more than 30 years at the Bridgeport fire department, was arrested on Thursday, May 5 in connection with a February event in which he allegedly beat and raped a woman, reportedly along with several other men. Clarke retired as assistant fire chief in February, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport. He was charged on Thursday with one count of sexual assault, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran with the Bridgeport Poli…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At CT High School Bomb Threat Under Investigation At CT High School
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At CT High School A Connecticut high school was evacuated after a bomb threat was made targeting the building, authorities announced. In New Haven County, a threat was made targeting the Hamden High School through a 911 call at around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, school officials said. In response, the building was evacuated, with students and staff moved to a safe location. The nature of the threat was not disclosed. Police and fire personnel are investigating the threat and canvassing the building as a precaution. Parents have been advised not to go to the school to avoid interfering with the investigatio…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighters Rescue Resident From Smoke-Filled CT Apartment Firefighters Rescue Resident From Smoke-Filled CT Apartment
Firefighters Rescue Resident From Smoke-Filled CT Apartment Firefighters rescued a resident who was found unconscious in a smoke-filled apartment in Connecticut. The incident happened in Hartford County at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, at an apartment building on Elm Commons Drive in Rocky Hill. Residents told arriving crews about the smoke on the fourth floor of the building, and authorities found a moderate amount of smoke in the common hallway coming from one of the apartments, officials said.  Firefighters forced the door open and found an unconscious resident in the bathroom, the fire department said.  The resident was tak…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies
Beloved HS Teacher, Coach Who Was College Standout At WestConn Dies A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who was a beloved high school coach, and teacher, as well as the chief of a local fire department, and a standout college athlete in Connecticut, has died. Northern Westchester resident Michael Repp, of Somers and formerly of Katonah, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at age 82 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was born in Orange County on May 15th, 1939, in Cornwall, to the late Michael and Irene Repp. He was raised in Katonah, attended Saint Mary’s School in Katonah, and was a member of the first graduating class from John Jay High S…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Large Tree Falls On Home In Fairfield County, Crushes Vehicle Large Tree Falls On Home In Fairfield County, Crushes Vehicle
Large Tree Falls On Home In Fairfield County, Crushes Vehicle A vehicle was smashed and a home damaged in Fairfield County when a large tree fell during a storm. The incident took place Tuesday, June 22 in Shelton, as the department was working a condo fire so firefighters from Ansonia and Derby fire departments responded to the scene. When firefighters from the Eagle Hose Hook & Ladder Co. responded they found a large tree on a house and a vehicle. A view from inside the garage.Eagle Hose Hook & Ladder Co. The vehicle sustained moderate damage, and the house sustained a small hole in the roof but still structurally sound, the department …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Woman Rescued, Dog Killed In I-84 Crash Between SUV, Fire Vehicle Woman Rescued, Dog Killed In I-84 Crash Between SUV, Fire Vehicle
Woman Rescued, Dog Killed In I-84 Crash Between SUV, Fire Vehicle A woman had to be extricated after a serious crash involving an SUV and fire department vehicle resulted in the death of a dog. It happened in Orange County on Wednesday, May 27 at 4:30 p.m. in Greenville. A state police investigation revealed that a Town of Greenville fire police truck, a Ford F550, was parked in the passing lane of I-84 eastbound with emergency lighting activated.  The fire vehicle was blocking the lane for a motor vehicle crash that was approximately a half-mile ahead.  A full-size fire truck was parked a quarter-mile ahead of the fire vehicle in the pas…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fire Damages Bridgeport Home Fire Damages Bridgeport Home
Fire Damages Bridgeport Home A Bridgeport home was badly damaged after a fire ripped through the residence. The fire began around midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 140 Marilyn Drive, in Bridgeport, said Terron Jones, a spokesman for the fire department. Responding fire units reported a heavy fire in the ranch-style home.  The couple who lived at the home were alerted by smoke alarms and were able to safely escape, Jones said. Bridgeport firefighters had the fire under control within 45 minutes, he added. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Pickup Truck Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Area Pickup Truck Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Area
Pickup Truck Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Area Firefighters quickly doused a pickup truck fire in a Bridgeport garage. The fire started early Monday, Oct. 21,  at 118 Burr Court, at a building owned by ACV Enviro, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport fire and police. The first responding fire department unit reported a pickup truck on fire inside the garage with offices on top floors, Jones said The fire was extinguished and kept to the garage area. As a precaution, firefighters searched the entire building for any other signs and fire and all other areas were cleared. No injuries occurred at this fire.  The Fir…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Children Who Went Missing In Old Quarry Nature Center Located Children Who Went Missing In Old Quarry Nature Center Located
Children Who Went Missing In Old Quarry Nature Center Located Two children who found themselves lost in the Old Quarry Nature Center in Bethel have been located and reunited with their families. The children entered the area through a “known trail,” on Sunday, June 9, officials noted, but “ quickly became disoriented and wandered off the trail,” prompting a search. Investigating officials were able to track the phone that one of the children called from in order to direct crews at the scene toward them. They were found shortly thereafter after a local resident heard them shouting for help. Fire crews were able to reach the children, who were esc…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Industrial Business Evacuated Following Chemical Spill In Shelton Industrial Business Evacuated Following Chemical Spill In Shelton
Industrial Business Evacuated Following Chemical Spill In Shelton First responders were called to the scene of what they thought was a call for an explosion, but instead found a hazardous material spill in an industrial building. The incident took place in the early afternoon on Friday, May 17, at Milestone Inc., located at 25 Controls Drive in Shelton, said Shelton Police Det. Richard Bango. According to Bango, the initial calls reported an explosion but after the fire department arrived it was determined that was not the case.  An investigation revealed a small hydrofluoric acid spill occurred and vapor from the chemical reached&nbs…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Garage Fire Breaks Out In Stamford Garage Fire Breaks Out In Stamford
Garage Fire Breaks Out In Stamford Stamford fire crews worked at 31 Shadow Ridge Road to combat a detached garage fire that broke out the morning of Wednesday, April 10, according to the department. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire quickly and keep it contained within the garage. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire has not been released.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Kitchen Destroyed In Darien House Fire Kitchen Destroyed In Darien House Fire
Kitchen Destroyed In Darien House Fire This story has been updated. A house fire in Darien on Thursday caused heavy damage to the kitchen area of the home. The fire, which began around 3:20 p.m. at 9 Beach Drive, was contained to the kitchen by the quick work of all three of the city's fire department's, said Noroton Assistant Fire Chief Brendan Keane. According to Keane, the majority of the damage remained in the kitchen, with the rest of the home receiving some smoke damage. "Great teamwork by all," Keane said.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Home Fire Leaves Four Displaced In Fairfield County Home Fire Leaves Four Displaced In Fairfield County
Home Fire Leaves Four Displaced In Fairfield County A multi-family house fire Sunday left four people displaced due to smoke and fire damage, according to Stratford Fire Chief Robert McGrath.Quick action by firefighters who responded to the fire around 10:30 a.m. at 812 Surf Ave., were able to contain the blaze to the first-floor, McGrath said. A couple of surrounding units received minor smoke and water damage. All 12 residents of the building were evacuated safely, but four residents from the first floor requested help with lodgings, he added. McGrath said the fire appears to be accidental but is still under investigation. No one was inj…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two Injured In Car Rollover, Explosion In Danbury Two Injured In Car Rollover, Explosion In Danbury
Two Injured In Car Rollover, Explosion In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — Two people were sent to the hospital with burns after a car rolled over and exploded early Saturday in Danbury, according to fire officials. The Danbury Fire Department A shift companies were dispatched to the area of 167 Long Ridge Road at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday for a report of a motor vehicle accident with an explosion. Units arrived to find a car totally engulfed in flames. There were two occupants on the scene with burns, and they were taken to the Western Connecticut Health Network ER for treatment. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire
Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire EASTON, Conn. — A veteran Easton police officer suffered smoke inhalation injuries after he entered a burning home in town to rescue a trapped dog, police said. The homeowner called 911 at about 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, and said that his house was on fire and that he could not control it, police said. The Easton Police and Fire Department, along with numerous other fire departments from the area, responded to the fire at 25 Deerfield Drive, police said. Easton Police Officer Don Kinahan, a nine-year veteran, entered the home to rescue a dog that was trapped inside the burning home, police…

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by Daily Voice