Dangerous Road Conditions Developing
A Westport Police Officer assists a motorist stuck on the Post Road West hill, near Wright Street. The stuck car was one of several that were unable to navigate the icey State route 1. Both main and side roads are dangerously slick this afternoon, with crews trying to keep up with the accumulations.
Country Look on North Avenue
A barn on North Avenue at Wedgewood Road could bring residents back to the community’s former farming days as the red washed structure stood out in today’s snow.
Jogging in the Snow
A dedicated runner navigates snow and cars along Hales Road at Greens Farms Road.
Early Morning House Fire Displaces Three from Bayberry Lane; Required Wilton, Fairfield Firefighters to Respond
Westport Fire Department Photo
Press Release
The Westport Fire Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call shortly after 6:30am this morning by a resident reporting a structure fire. The fire department responded with 4 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 rescue truck, and 2 shift commanders. First arriving units found a 2 story, 2 family home with fire on the first floor, second floor, and attic. Two attack lines (fire hoses) were stretched and operated to extinguish the fire. Fire companies searched the house for victims and found none as the house had been evacuated prior to the arrival of the fire department.
The residents of the second floor were alerted to the fire by a working carbon monoxide detector and they notified the residents of the first floor to evacuate. No injuries were reported. Three residents have been displaced by the fire.
The fire was investigated by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office. The Westport Police and EMS responded to assist on scene. The Wilton and Fairfield Fire Departments assisted on scene and with station coverage during the fire.
The Westport Fire Department reminds residents to have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on all floors of their homes.