A CT volunteer fire department is closing down after 68 years. It’s an ‘end of an era,’ mayor says.
The news of the closure was met with widespread shock and sadness on social media. Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone said the ...
More CT firefighters are getting cancer. This bill aims to reduce that with early screenings.
The proposed bill would also help Connecticut fire departments and municipalities remove PFAS from firefighters' gear and ...
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Brush fire risk remains high across Connecticut Friday as drought conditions persist, officials say
The risk of brush fires remains "high" across all of Connecticut's eight counties on Friday, state officials said.
CT woman held stepson captive for decades before he set fire in desperate bid to escape, police say
Waterbury resident Kimberly Sullivan will be arraigned Wednesday on kidnapping, assault and cruelty to a person charges, ...
Dry conditions and winds create ‘perfect storm’ for wildfires. Here’s why CT’s drought may persist
Most of Connecticut remains in drought conditions as below-average snowfall over the winter months has led to dry soil along ...
Connecticut fire investigation leads to discovery of man allegedly held captive for decades
An investigation into a house fire in Waterbury has led to the arrest of a woman accused of holding her stepson captive for ...
Fire officials warn of brush fire risk as season kicks off in Connecticut
Dry weather and sunshine is raising the fire risk around the state and local officials are reminding people of the potential ...
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Hate crime consolidation bill put forth by CT Gov. Lamont gets support and opposition in legislature
Connecticut's law enforcement community has had trouble proving 'malicious' intent in prosecuting hate crimes. This bill ...
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9 people killed in CT fires to start 2025 a drop from last year, but still 'very hard moments'
This year’s Connecticut fatal fires have burned from Hartford to Branford on the shore and Trumbull in the southwestern part ...
Fewer CT fire deaths so far in 2025 than last year, but still 'very hard moments'
This year’s deadly blazes burned from Hartford to Branford on the shore and Trumbull in the southwestern part of the state.
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Wind advisory, gale warning in CT tonight as gusts may cause more power outages after storm: NWS
A wind advisory has been issued for Connecticut Thursday into Friday as gusts may cause more power outages after Wednesday's ...
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Fire destroys 3-story building in McClure, Ill.; State Fire Marshal to investigate
According to the McClure-East Cape Girardeau Fire Protection District, the State Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate and is expected to be on the scene sometime on Wednesday.