Crime & Safety
Units Respond To Fire Downtown, Motorists Asked To Avoid Area
Units responded to a fire at the intersection of Washington and Tresser Boulevards Friday morning. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
STAMFORD, CT — Emergency units responded to a fire on the roof of a building in downtown Stamford on Friday morning.
According to Lt. Steve Klee of the Stamford Fire Department, the fire was located at the Smyth Building, which is currently under construction.
"The fire is under control. Units are starting to clear out," Klee said.
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Great job by @SFDPIO to put this blaze out so quickly! All is now well on the southern skyline pic.twitter.com/cF6Ie0rPAL
— Jake McCauley (@ReturnoftheMcC) May 21, 2021
The Stamford Police Department is asking motorists to avoid the downtown area. Atlantic Street, Tresser Boulevard, Bell Street, and Washington Boulevard will experience traffic delays.
#StamfordCT The Stamford Fire and Police Dept are asking that motorists avoid the downtown area for the next few hours. Atlantic St,Tresser blvd Bell St and Washington Blvd will be experiencing traffic delay due to Police activity @StamAdvocate@News12CT@StamfordDowntwn
— Stamford Police (@StamfordPolice) May 21, 2021
This post will be updated as more information becomes available.
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