Fire alarm triggered by curling iron at college dorm, Fairfield CT

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/22/2025 11:24 AM

Near Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

Firefighters responded to an activated fire alarm at a 10-story college dormitory near Park Avenue. The alarm was accidentally triggered by a curling iron. There was no fire or visible danger.

Audio|Source: Bridgeport Fire

02:21

Transcript:

00:00

Stle alarm, engine 16, engine 12, battalion 1, still alarm, engine 16, engine 12, battalion 1, respond for an activated fire alarm,

00:10

(number withheld) Park Avenue, Kakerhart Dorms, crossing Eckert Street and St. Nicholas Drive, map number 8.

00:16

Engine 16, engine 12, battalion 1, respond for an activated fire alarm, (number withheld) Park Avenue, Sakerhart Dorms, crossing Eckerd Street and Nicholas Drive, map number 8.

00:39

Still alarm[1], engine 7, ladder 11, safety 1, battalion 2.

00:43

Stood alarm, engine 7, ladder 11, safety 1, battalion 2.

00:46

Engine 7, ladder 11, safety 1, battalion 2, respond to assist medics on the highway.

00:51

I-95, northbound, exit 27,

00:54

map 73,

00:56

engine 7, ladder 11, safety 1, battalion 2, respond to assist medics on the highway,

01:01

I-95, northbound, exit 27, MAP 73.

01:06

This is Social Systematics and State PD.

01:16

Bridgeport, Indus 16.

01:20

Engine 16.

01:24

Ender 16 is at (number withheld) Park Avenue. We have a 10-story college dormitory with nothing strong on either side.

01:31

Indus 16 going into an investigating will come in.

01:36

Engine 16 on scene, (number withheld) Park Avenue, 10-story college dorm, nothing visible.

01:42

Inter 16, investigating taking command.

01:50

Park Avenue, command,

01:51

to bring forth. Park Avenue command to bring forth.

01:55

Park, command.

01:59

Bridgeport per secret heart security, this was due to a curling iron.

02:04

We are trying to reset the alarm now. You can send back the battalion at Engine 12.

02:10

Bridgeport copies, Bridgeport's engine 12.

02:14

The final one.

02:15

Recommend to come from the service. This was a hard curling iron for security.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

Still alarm: Initial fire department response involving a single or limited unit, not a full alarm assignment.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

Near Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Fairfield, CT

Accidental fire alarm at university dormitory

Fire & Arson

11/3/2025 10:14 AM

Near Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

A fire alarm was triggered accidentally at a university dormitory near Park Ave. Fire units responded but found no smoke or fire. The alarm was determined to be false, and responding units were cleared from the scene.

Commercial fire alarm at Sacred Heart Dorms in Bridgeport

Fire & Arson

11/1/2025 11:19 PM

Near Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

Fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at Sacred Heart Dorms, near Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Upon arrival at the 10-story dormitory, no signs of fire or smoke were visible from outside. Firefighters proceeded to investigate inside the building.

Person has difficulty breathing in university dorm room

Medical Emergency

10/28/2025 11:15 AM

Near Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

Emergency responders were sent to Sacred Heart University dorm room 302 for a person having trouble breathing.

False fire alarm at Sacred Heart high rise building

Fire & Arson

10/31/2025 11:53 AM

Near Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

Fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at Sacred Heart, 4940 Park Avenue, Bridgeport. They found no fire but confirmed an air-related product on the third floor, likely a sensor or maintenance issue. Some units were returned to service.

False fire alarm at Sacred Heart University dorms

Fire & Arson

11/1/2025 03:35 PM

Near Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825

Fire units responded to a false commercial fire alarm at Sacred Heart University dorms on Park Avenue. The alarm was triggered accidentally by hair products on the 10th floor. No fire or hazards were present.