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Fire on Fireworks Barge “Under Investigation” 

Westport Fire Department Press Release: 
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At approximately 9:30 pm on June 30, 2022, during the annual Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) Fireworks Celebration, a fire started on the barge's deck used to launch the fireworks. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time, and there were no injuries nor property damage. The Westport Fire Department was able to coordinate with the crew from Fireworks by Grucci to ensure their safety and the safety of the public during the fire. Westport Firefighters on the scene were assisted by a fire boat from the Norwalk Fire Department to extinguish the fire. 


The fire was extinguished at 11:25 pm, and the barge was able to return to Long Island to set up for another fireworks display tonight.

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Morning Weather Report

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 8 to 13 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Tomorrow

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

High Tides

1:38 PM

Low Tides

7:44 PM

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