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Victims Of Fatal Floodwaters Identified, New Details Released: CT News

Wedding Hall Evacuated After Flooding Causes Sinkhole / Resident Caught In 'Fast-Moving Currents' At Park Rescued / Updated Road Closures

This photo provided by Beacon Hose Co. No. 1, a fire station in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, shows members of Beacon Hose Co. rescuing people from the Brookside Inn in Oxford, Conn., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024.
This photo provided by Beacon Hose Co. No. 1, a fire station in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, shows members of Beacon Hose Co. rescuing people from the Brookside Inn in Oxford, Conn., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. ((Beacon Hose Co via AP))

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Victims Of Fatal Floodwaters Identified: State Police

Two women died as a result of being caught in torrential water. State police have released the IDs and new details.>>>Read More.


Wedding Hall Evacuated After Flooding Causes Sinkhole

The sinkhole at the popular wedding venue was just a fraction of the mayhem experienced by towns in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

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Firefighters Rescued Truck Drivers On I-95 In 'Busy Day': FD

Overall, the Fire Department said it responded to 30-35 calls for service in a 24-hour period.>>>Read More.


Resident Caught In 'Fast-Moving Currents' At Park Rescued

A resident was rescued from "fast-moving currents" at a park in town Monday morning following heavy rainfall and flooding.>>>Read More.

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Updated Look At Road Closures Across Connecticut, Lamont Declares State Of Emergency

Numerous roads are closed and have been washed away by floodwaters. Here is a live look at the major roads closures across Connecticut.>>>Read More.


Road Clearing, Damage Assessment Underway: FD

Fire officials said they have been in contact with the state emergency management team and "are following the steps for disaster relief.">>>Read More.


Responders Endure Chaotic Night

The night of crashes has firefighters urging folks to stay safe on local roadways.>>>Read More.


Former CT Resident Phil Donahue, Talk Show Pioneer, Dies At 88

Donahue and his wife, Marlo Thomas, were longtime residents of Connecticut.>>>Read More.

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