12/24/12 Bridgeport, CT - This fire was called in by police on routine patrol as smoke from the building. Firefighters responded from headquarters which was across the river from the fire. Upon their arrival heavy fire had taken control of the one story commercial building. A second alarm was transmitted by orders of Battalion Chief Morton. Companies would fight this fire for hours before being brought under control. They would also remain on scene for two days on a firewatch dousing hot spots. This fire was the beginning of an epic day for the Bridgeport Fire Department, they would go on to battle six additional fires.
