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1 Person Burned During Westport House Fire 1 Person Burned During Westport House Fire
1 Person Burned During Westport House Fire One person received burns to their hands while attempting to put out a house fire in Fairfield County. The blaze occurred in Westport around 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 12, on Riverside Avenue. First arriving firefighters reported smoke and fire visible from the front right side of the home, said Assistant Chief Philip Hessberger, of the Westport Fire Department. The fire was isolated to a three-season porch and was quickly extinguished using a hose line off the first arriving engine. The chief said the house was ventilated to remove smoke and carbon monoxide.  The response.  Westport…

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by Kathy Reakes
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3-Vehicle Westport Crash Leaves Driver Trapped In SUV 3-Vehicle Westport Crash Leaves Driver Trapped In SUV
3-Vehicle Westport Crash Leaves Driver Trapped In SUV One person was injured in a three-car crash in  Fairfield County. The crash took place in Westport around 6:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9 at 40 Bridge St. The Westport Fire Department along with Westport Police and EMS responded to a multi-vehicle crash in front of 40 Bridge St, said Philip Hessberger, assistant chief of the Westport Fire Department. According to Hessberger, one driver was trapped in an SUV and required extrication using hydraulic extrication tools.  After removal from the vehicle, the patient was transferred by Westport EMS to a local hospita…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Shop Heavily Damaged During Fire In Fairfield County Shop Heavily Damaged During Fire In Fairfield County
Shop Heavily Damaged During Fire In Fairfield County A Fairfield County bridal shop was heavily damaged during a fire over the weekend. The fire started around 6 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Bridal and Evening Wear Shop located at 246 Post Road East in Westport. According to Assistant Fire Chief Philip Hessberger, the fire was discovered after the Westport Fire Department received a commercial automatic fire alarm. First arriving crews reported in one of the storefronts and a fire was quickly discovered. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire, Hessberger said. An extensive search and overhaul of the building found no addi…

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by Kathy Reakes