Firefighters Battle Blaze at Bridgeport Apartment Building

January 07, 2026 | Bridgeport, CT

Firefighters are tackling a working fire on the third floor of a three-story wood-frame multi-dwelling at 1162 Kossuth St. in Bridgeport. Reports suggest some occupants could be trapped inside. Emergency crews arrived at the scene around 2:53 p.m. on Jan. 7 after initial calls about the fire. An extra engine company has been sent to help manage the blaze.

3 Story wood frame Multiple Dwelling. Fire on Floor 3. Report of occ trapped. Addl engine on the White Female.

There are no immediate reports of injuries, and the cause remains unknown. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

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