Bridgeport 2nd alarm 41-45 Lee St three dwellings

09/30/17 Bridgeport, CT - Multiple calls reported two dwellings alerted west side companies they were going to work, Engine three arrived confirming two dwellings going. A second alarm was transmitted by orders of Battalion Chief John McNichols as companies rapidly set up multiple hand lines and master streams. The fire quickly communicated to the number two and four side exposures. Firefighters attempted to make an interior attack on the number four side exposure, but were driven out by heavy interior fire conditions. The fire took about two hours to bring under control. All three dwellings were occupied leaving many families homeless. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries reported.