1 person dead, 2 police officers hospitalized following fire in Bridgeport
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while two police officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
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One person died, two police officers were injured and about 20 residents have been displaced by a large fire that tore through a Bridgeport residence early Sunday morning, according to the Bridgeport Police Department.
The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Harral Avenue around 12:40 a.m. for a reported structure fire.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions and quickly transmitted a second alarm, followed by a third alarm.
At 1:36 a.m., a person was declared dead and the State Fire Marshal was requested to the scene.
Officials said the two officers were transported to a hospital for smoke inhalation.
About 20 people were displaced by the fire, and the American Red Cross was notified to assist those affected.
The fire remains under investigation by the Bridgeport Fire Marshal's Office with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit.
