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The fire took place in Bridgeport around 4:20 a.m. on Friday, July 14 at 86 Success Village.
According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, the Bridgeport and Stratford fire departments, along with police, responded to the complex on a report of a fire.
Bridgeport firefighters rescued two victims from the building. Both were transported to Bridgeport Hospital with critical injuries.
The male victim, identified as 88-year-old Jose Pizarro, died at the hospital later that morning. The female victim has been identified as Mr. Pizarro’s wife Rose.
Rose Pizarro passed away on Monday, July 17, at the hospital, Gilleran said. She was 91 years old.
Inspectors with the Bridgeport Fire Department along with Fire and Explosive investigators assigned to the Connecticut State Police are conducting a collaborative investigation. Bridgeport Police detectives are assisting with that investigation.
Fire investigators served administrative search warrants on July 14. Bridgeport Police detectives served one additional search warrant on Saturday, July 15, Gilleran said.
At this point, the fire department will remain the lead agency for this investigation. A criminal case is being explored by Bridgeport Police Detectives as they work alongside fire officials.
"The family of Mr. and Mrs. Pizarro have been notified," Gilleran said. "Our sincerest condolences go out to their family and friends."
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Bridgeport Fire Inspector Joseph Carr at 203 576-8372.
Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
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