Seniors, disabled residents trapped in apartments after fire knocks out elevator service

Fire officials say a fire broke out at a 13-story home for seniors and people with disabilities in Bridgeport Saturday night.

News 12 Staff

Oct 27, 2019, 11:05 AM

Updated 1,640 days ago

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Fire officials say a fire broke out at a 13-story home for seniors and people with disabilities in Bridgeport Saturday night.
The fire broke out around 7 p.m. in a trash chute on the sixth floor, sending smoke into the hallways and on the floors above and below.
Firefighters issued a shelter in place order, instead of an evacuation, because many tenants have a hard time getting around.
Seniors and disabled residents say they are stuck in their apartments because elevator service has been knocked out by the fire. City officials were monitoring the elevator situation.
Mayor Joe Ganim says he is partnering with the city's Housing Authority to ensure at least one elevator is back up and running by the end of the day.
Residents say they hope the problem gets fixed soon to help those stranded.
The fire department says it looks like no one will be displaced. The Red Cross was on hand to assist, but no one was injured.
 


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