Westport Firefighters Extinguish Evening Car Fire on I-95
Firefighters were dispatched to I-95 in the southbound lanes, south of Exit 18, for the reported car fire. Flames could be seen underneath the vehicle as the Greens Farms firehouse engine arrived shortly after 5:30, quickly extinguishing the small fire. No other information was released. WestportLocal.com photo
Early Morning Fire Leaves Bridal Gowns Smoke-Covered as Fire Quickly Extinguished by Firefighters
Photos by Ryan Blake, Blake Fire ImagesWestport Fire Department, Assistant Chief Philip HessbergerThe Westport Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial automatic fire alarm at 246 Post Road East 6:07 am. Upon arrival, the Shift Commander reported smoke in one of the storefronts and the assignment was upgraded to a structure fire.
First two arriving companies located the fire and stretched a large hand line to quickly extinguish the fire. An extensive search and overhaul of the building found no additional fire and the building was cleared of smoke.
The initial response included 2 engine companies, 1 truck company and the Shift Commander. The final response included 7 engines, 1 truck, 1 rescue, 5 command and safety officers with mutual aid from Wilton, Norwalk, Fairfield, Westport Police Department and Westport EMS.
The Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled the fire to be accidental and no injuries were reported.
The Westport Fire Department would like to remind the public that smoke detectors save lives and property, candles should never be left unattended, and everyone should have an exit plan in the event of an emergency.
Firefighters Responding to Possible Fire at Lansdowne Condo Complex
Westport firefighters were dispatched shortly before 10:00 this morning for a possible fire in a condominium at the Lansdowne gated community. Multiple pieces of fire apparatus have been sent to the scene and could be seen making their way to the Post Road East address. . No information has been released.
Westport High Water Rescue Truck Goes to Work Overnight
Westport’s high water rescue truck was deployed overnight as flash floods quickly overtook several roadways -stranding motorists in its path. Assistance was given to one vehicle that was stuck on Morningside Drive North near Post Road East. Motorists were advised to stay off of the roadways throughout the storm as a Flash Flood Emergency was announced for our region by the National Weather Service’s New York City office - one of only two times one has ever been declared.
Westport Fire Department photo.