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17, Including Three Children, Displaced Following Fire At Multi-Family Residence In Bridgeport
At least 17 people, including three children, were displaced after a fire at a multi-family residence left the building in ruins.
The fire, at 232 Maplewood Ave., in Bridgeport, was first reported around 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, after the Emergency Management Center, received numerous calls reporting heavy fire with the possibility of occupants still inside, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police and Fire departments.
Firefighters immediately responded and found heavy fire coming from the front and back of the building on arrival.
A search of all floors failed to tu…
Bridgeport Firefighters Safely Evacuate 25 Residents During Fire
Some 25 Bridgeport residents were safely evacuated from their homes during a fire on Pembroke Street.
The incident took place around 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 1387 Pembroke St., which is a six-unit home, said the Bridgeport Fire Department.
Upon arriving on the scene, the fire department was able to safely evacuate everyone out of the home in addition to extinguishing the fire quickly, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Fire Department.
Firefighters safely evacuated 25 residents.Bridgeport Fire Department
A total of 25 people, including children were temporarily displaced, h…
