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Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Power Outage At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Power Outage At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County
Tractor-Trailer Fire Causes Power Outage At Stop & Shop In Fairfield County A tractor-trailer caught fire after it was tangled in low-hanging power lines, causing outages to area homes and businesses. Stop & Shop on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport was among those left in the dark at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, when a truck caught fire on Spruce Street near the intersection of Albion Street. Upon arrival, first responders found a tractor-trailer with the rear of the tractor burning after the driver got caught in a low-hanging energized high-voltage wire, which was still in contact with the cargo box portion of the vehicle. Crews from United Illum…

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