Fire crews respond to gas odor in Bridgeport home, Bridgeport CT

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/30/2025 06:33 PM

Near Taft Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606

Fire department responded to report of gas odor inside a two-story home near Taft Ave after heaters were turned on. Crews found no gas leak but suspected furnace issues causing the smell.

Audio|Source: Bridgeport Fire

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Transcript:

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Boxalon, Boxalance, the time for the gas order indoors is dated four following companies respond to near Taft Ave unit number one crossing Windsor Street Lincoln Boulevard MAP 45 engine four ladder 11 battalion two

00:13

Again, that's time for this gas odor indoors is the David Ford. Following companies respond to near Taft Ave, unit number one crossing once the street, Lincoln Boulevard map 45, Vindra 4, 9-11, a battalion, 2,

00:25

other reporting order of gas in the home.

00:27

After they turn their heaters on, our companies respond, the UChannel 2, Fireground 2, Activate VRX.

00:33

Three or four.

00:37

Richard John, go ahead, in J-4.

00:40

For on scene, near Taft Avenue, two-story wood frame, outside, say, ain't command.

00:47

And J-4 is on scene, near Taft, top, two-story wood frame, does the invisible command.

00:56

Bridgeport is at near Taft Ave.

01:00

Beassuming.

01:01

Command.

01:02

Brickford Scott. Two is on the scene. Near Taft Tavis, we command. Let me command.

01:12

EG4Battis. Good morning.

01:13

Good morning. Good morning.

01:16

No reading, no gas, no regular installment.

01:19

Does that be a portion to be installed?

01:23

In the middle, she says something about it. It seems to get worse when the heater is turned on.

01:28

You want to investigate that as well?

01:31

They could have a therapist that,

01:32

check the furnace.

01:34

All right, check.

01:41

We have four side of air, so it's probably going to be that problem.

01:46

We see you.

01:54

All right 11 has your fork. You hear of any thought?

02:01

Jack, you next door site, stay dry.

02:04

It's probably just a beverage, finish board.

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