Fatal Blaze Erupts on Denver Avenue in Bridgeport

WHO:

WTNH - One person was transported to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition.

WTNH - One person has died as a result of the fire.

CT Post - Bridgeport fire officials are involved in battling the blaze.

WHAT:

WTNH - The fire was described as a "heavy fire" by officials.

WTNH - A fire occurred on Denver Avenue, resulting in one fatality.

WTNH - The fire was reported as a structure fire.

CT Post - The incident was upgraded to a second-alarm fire.

WHERE:

WTNH - The fire occurred in the 100 block of Denver Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

WTNH - The fire took place in the 100 block of Denver Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The fire was reported at around 4:14 p.m.

HOW:

CT Post - The incident was upgraded to a second-alarm fire, indicating a more significant response from fire crews.

WTNH - Fire crews responded to the scene to manage the situation.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 01:24 UTC)

A heavy fire broke out in the 100 block of Denver Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, prompting a significant response from fire crews as the incident was upgraded to a second-alarm fire. One person was transported to Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition following the blaze. Officials are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 00:01 UTC)

A fire on Denver Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has tragically resulted in one fatality. Fire officials have upgraded the incident to a second-alarm fire as crews continue to battle the blaze, which was reported as a structure fire around 4:14 p.m. Emergency responders are actively managing the situation in the 100 block of Denver Avenue.