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Officials warn of illegal fireworks use following Bridgeport apartment fire

Fifty-nine residents were displaced by an apartment fire at the PT Barnum Apartments in Bridgeport on the Fourth of July, and now fire officials are issuing a warning about illegal fireworks usage.

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Jul 6, 2020, 3:03 PM

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