ID Released For Easton Man Who Died After Falling Into Norwalk River ID Released For Easton Man Who Died After Falling Into Norwalk River
ID Released For Easton Man Who Died After Falling Into Norwalk River An Easton man who died after falling into the Norwalk River on Selleck Street has been identified. Jozef Gorski, 62, died around 9:24 p.m., Sunday, June 30, after falling into the river, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake. Following a call about the incident, Norwalk Police, Norwalk Fire and Norwalk Hospital EMS responded to are to search for the man who fell and then never resurfaced, Blake said. Stamford Fire dive personnel located Gorski underwater and brought him to the surface, where he was transferred to the care of EMS.  He was transported to the Norwalk Hos…
Two-Alarm Blaze Injures Firefighter, Displaces Residents From Condo Unit In Stamford Two-Alarm Blaze Injures Firefighter, Displaces Residents From Condo Unit In Stamford
Two-Alarm Blaze Injures Firefighter, Displaces Residents From Condo Unit In Stamford Some residents of a condo unit were displaced and one firefighter was injured after a two-alarm blaze broke out overnight. At approximately 3:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22, the 911 dispatch center received a call reporting smoke coming from the roof of the building near Forest and Grove streets, the Stamford Fire Department said. The first arriving engine reported heavy smoke and fire visible on the top floor of the condominium unit at 104 Forest St. The fire was quickly upgraded to a second alarm. Five engines, two trucks, one rescue, and one command unit worked to extinguish the blaze,…
Fire Severely Damages Waterside Stamford Home Fire Severely Damages Waterside Stamford Home
Fire Severely Damages Waterside Stamford Home A fire that began in a bedroom devastated a waterside home in Stamford, officials said. Stamford Fire Department say they responded at 5:41 p.m. Thursday, May 23 to a report of a house fire at 513 Fairfield Avenue.  Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-and-a-half- story wood frame two-family duplex house with smoke coming from the second floor said Stamford Fire Department's report. The residents had evacuated and reported that a bedroom on the second floor was burning Firefighters stretched a handline to the burning bedroom and quickly controlled the fire befor…
Man Dies After Stabbing Inside Stamford Home Man Dies After Stabbing Inside Stamford Home
Man Dies After Stabbing Inside Stamford Home A call for a man bleeding profusely on a Stamford street led to detectives investigating the city's second homicide of the year when the man died a short time later. The call came in around 10 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, of a man lying on the sidewalk at the intersection of Cove and Frederick streets, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Police and EMS immediately offered aid and the man was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, Conklin said. According to Conklin, the man, a Hispanic male in his 50s, had been stabbed multiple times at 107 Fredrick Street and the…
ID Released For Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Seawall In Stamford ID Released For Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Seawall In Stamford
ID Released For Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Seawall In Stamford A 71-year-old Stamford man has died after crashing into the seawall on Shippan Avenue. Luan Vrzizoli, of Fairfield Avenue, died Friday, May 3, following the crash around 11:08 a.m., Thursday, May 2, said Stamford police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad Sgt. Jeffrey Booth. Police are investigating to find out if Vrzizoli, who was driving a 2003 Hyundai four-door sedan, crashed into the wall at the end of Shippan Point, due to a medical issue or mechanical failure, said Officer Thomas Drain. An area man was killed during a crash into a seawall.Stamford Fire Department Police s…
Vacant Garage Burns In South End Of Stamford Vacant Garage Burns In South End Of Stamford
Vacant Garage Burns In South End Of Stamford Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish a blaze that broke out in a vacant Stamford garage. An officer from the Stamford Police Department who was working a traffic detail on the South End shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday, April 29, when he spotted smoke coming from a vacant building on the corner of Dock Street and Atlantic Street. Crews from the Stamford Fire Department responded within minutes, and found that there was a vacant fire in a vacant wood frame garage on Manhattan Street. According to officials, firefighters attacked the fire from the Dock Street side, while others approach…
Basement Fire Damages Long Ridge Home Basement Fire Damages Long Ridge Home
Basement Fire Damages Long Ridge Home Residents in a Long Ridge home had to evacuate over the weekend when a fire broke out in a basement, sending smoke billowing through the house over the weekend. The Stamford Fire Department received a report at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, of dark black smoke that was spreading from the basement to the rest of the West Haviland Lane home. Crews from the Long Ridge Fire Company, Stamford and Turn of River Fire Departments responded to the home, with units arriving within 10 minutes of the initial report. Officials said that firefighters found a working fire in the basement …
Children Trapped In School Bus Rescued After Bus Slams Into Pole In Stamford Children Trapped In School Bus Rescued After Bus Slams Into Pole In Stamford
Children Trapped In School Bus Rescued After Bus Slams Into Pole In Stamford A smart-thinking bus driver saved three children who were trapped onboard their bus after the vehicle struck a utility pole, bringing live wires down on top of the bus. The incident took place around 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Sunset Road and West Trail in Stamford, said Stamford Fire Chief Trevor Roach. "The driver did the right thing and kept the children on the bus and called 911," the chief said.  Roach said the roads were very slippery at the time and likely caused the crash. Eversource was contacted right away and was on the scene within 20 minutes to terminate power to th…
Gazebo Fire Spreads To Stamford Home Gazebo Fire Spreads To Stamford Home
Gazebo Fire Spreads To Stamford Home A fire was nearly too hot to handle for a Stamford family when a blaze broke out in a gazebo and spread to a Glenbrook home. Crews from the Stamford Fire Department were dispatched to an Oscar Street home shortly before 4 a.m. on Tuesday morning, where there were multiple reports of a gazebo fire in the back of the house. Upon arrival at the home, firefighters found a gazebo fully engulfed in flames, which had spread to the back of the two-story home. Crews were able to knock down the flames and limit the damage to the exterior siding and sheathing of the house. The fire was declared under …
Worker In Critical Condition After Falling 30 Feet Through Opening On Roof Of Stamford Business Worker In Critical Condition After Falling 30 Feet Through Opening On Roof Of Stamford Business
Worker In Critical Condition After Falling 30 Feet Through Opening On Roof Of Stamford Business A roofing employee fell more than 30 feet through a skylight, landing on a concrete warehouse floor while working on a Stamford's businesses' roof. The incident took place around 1:34 p.m. Wednesday at 55 Sunnyside Ave., after the employee misstepped and fell through the opening, said Stamford Fire Deputy Chief Eric Lorenz.  The man received critical head injuries, as well as other injuries, Lorenz said. He was transferred to a local hospital in critical condition. This is a developing story. Check back Daily Voice for updates.
Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Building In Stamford Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Building In Stamford
Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Building In Stamford A fire in the basement of at a Glenbrook industrial building that houses businesses was contained to that area, allowing upstairs occupants to return to the building on Wednesday. The fire started around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at 652 Glenbrook Road in the industrial complex, said Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Gloersen.  First arriving units reported smoke coming from the basement of the large, re-purposed industrial building. The fire which was extinguished by hose lines was held in check by the building's sprinkler system, he added. Stamford units received assistance from the Glenbrook and…
26 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Stamford Residence 26 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Stamford Residence
26 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Stamford Residence A fire in a multi-unit Stamford residence was confined to a second-floor apartment.  The fire started around 2 p.m. Tuesday at 75 Montauk Drive, said the Stamford Fire Department. Twenty-six Stamford firefighters on the first-alarm were able to extinguish the fire and keep it confined to the second-floor apartment within 7 minutes, the department said on Facebook. No injuries were reported