Westport Firefighters Battle I-95 Car Fire Overnight
The Westport Fire Department was dispatched just after 11:00 PM Friday night to the report of the car fire on I-95 Northbound between exits 17 and 18. Upon arrival, firefighters found a passenger vehicle with a fully involved engine compartment fire located just prior to the Hillspoint Road overpass on the right-hand shoulder. The fire was extinguished quickly, no injuries were reported. Photo taken looking Southbound from the Hillspoint Road overpass.
Unsightly Fish Die-off Sparks Curiosity
Residents walking along the Sound or the Saugatuck River may notice the same thing: dozens of dead fish. The fish - identified as Menhaden (also called “Bunker”) are victims of hypoxia, or low dissolved oxygen levels in the water. According to the Connecticut DEEP - hypoxia can be caused by factors such as warming of the water, pollution from runoff, or schools being too large. Although alarming to see, this process is not unusual for the environment-sensitive fish, and has been noted throughout the Northeast this year, and in years past. Photo taken from the Ned Dimes Marina boat ramp.
Two Escape Serious Injuries after Motor Vehicle Rollover Friday
Just after 4:00 PM Friday, Westport first responders were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle roll-over in the area of 130 Hillandale Road. The driver and passenger were both able to exit the vehicle prior to first responders’ arrival, and were reported to be without serious injuries. One party was transported by Westport EMS to a local hospital for further evaluation.