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.
Eye on the Ball for Staples’ Soccer Goalie
Freshman Samantha Henske (#1) prepares for a block after an attempted goal by Darien. The Girl’s Freshman Soccer Team won against the Blue Wave 3-2 this morning on the Wakeman turf field. Photo by WestportLocal.com
Staples Freshmen Girls Soccer Surfs the Blue Wave after Winning over Darien 3-2
All photos by WestportLocal.comThe Staples High School Girls’ Soccer Team battled Darien this morning on Wakeman’s turf field - with a close game coming to an end with a final winning score of 3-2 for the freshman team and their coach, Jack Tubbs.
Goals were scored by Chloe Barnes (#46), Kaela Cohen (#42) , and Ella Zhu (#40). The back line, featuring Lucy Barney (#3), Julianna Martire (#20), Stella St. Andre (#14 ), and Lucy Fisher (#18) held strong through the second half while Katie Fitzgerald (#32) lead the attack in midfield.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Low around 51. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.