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Bridgeport fire chief: three killed in recent crash; August saw 108 calls for service
Summary
Fire Chief Smigiel told the board the department responded to 108 calls in August and reported a recent vehicle crash that killed three young adults; a fourth rear-seat passenger survived and staff noted seat-belt use as a likely factor.
Fire Chief Smigiel's August report, entered into the board packet for the Sept. 2 meeting, listed 108 calls for service for August 2025 (2025 year-to-date = 837) and described a recent vehicle crash that resulted in the deaths of three young adults.
The chief said one occupant, a rear-seat passenger, survived and that investigators strongly believe seat-belt use contributed to that outcome. The minutes note the scene was "gruesome" and that the surviving passenger was the only person in that vehicle who wore a seat belt.
Chief Smigiel also reminded the board that September will be a busy season for public events and school activities, and that the department will participate in community events and school visits. The fire report and related incident statistics were included in Attachment I of the meeting packet.
The minutes do not provide identifying details about the victims, pending investigation, or charges; no further specifics about the crash investigation, location, or timing were recorded in the meeting minutes.
