From city Communications Director Brett Broesder:
This morning, a fire was reported at a multi-family house at 100 Lindley Street. The Bridgeport Fire Department has been on the scene–including Deputy Chief Robert Petrucelli and Assistant Chief Michael Caldaroni–and the building has been evacuated.
“This is yet another unfortunate fire in our city over the past several days. It’s also another example of our Fire Department and community coming together to ensure the safety of those who are put in harm’s way,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.
The front porch of the house has collapsed, but the fire is under control and there’s no damage to the surrounding buildings.
There were four civilian injuries, and all have been escorted to either Bridgeport Hospital or St. Vincent’s.
Two female occupants jumped from the second floor window sustaining neck and back injuries. One female occupant ran out the front door and was injured slipping on ice. And, one male occupant was disoriented and successfully evacuated out of the front door by the Bridgeport Fire Department.
The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority is on the scene and keeping those who have evacuated warm in the midst of cold weather conditions. A Mass Care and Rehab Staging Area is set up at the corner of River St. and Winston St.
The Red Cross has also mobilized to help those displaced by the fire.
