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The first fire took place around midnight, Wednesday, July 3, at 873 Kossuth St., and left six people homeless, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the City of Bridgeport.
First units on the scene reported a fire on the second-floor porch. One occupant was transported to the hospital, he added.
No firefighters were injured and the fire marshals bureau is conducting their investigation.
The second fire started around 1:24 a.m. at 31 Savoy St., and displaced 16 residents, Jones said.
The first units reported heavy fire from the rear of the building. A second alarm was called due to possible exposures and additional staffing.
All of the tenants were out on arrival,
The fire marshal is currently conducting an investigation. No firefighters were injured.
The American Red Cross is assisting those who were displaced.
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