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[Update] Fire in Bridgeport Halts Train Service

The warehouse fire erupted at the intersection of Howard and Railroad Ave.

Update, 11:30 p.m.

As of 11 p.m., the New Haven Line was operating on or close to schedule, according to Metro-North's Twitter account.

Update, 9:20 p.m.

Commuters should expect residual delays of up to 45 minutes on both the eastbound and westbound trains of the New Haven Metro-North line, according to Metro-North's Twitter account.

Update, 9:17 p.m. 

Trains have started to move eastbound at a restricted speed.

Original Story

A fire in Bridgeport has halted trains in both directions along the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven lane, as well as Amtrak trains in the northeast corridor.

According to various Twitter reports, the blaze erupted in a warehouse at the intersection of Howard Ave and Railroad Ave.

The Connecticut Rail Commuter Council tweeted through its official account that, at as of 8:29 p.m., there is no estimate of the length of delays.

Patch will provide updates as they become available.

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Emily Constance June 22, 2012 at 02:06 am
Glad to hear they acted quickly and no one was hurt.
Jim Eastwood June 22, 2012 at 03:28 am
HEY you all
BFD HELD THE FIRE TO ONLY TWO BUILDINGS---Rough and Long Night for them. Great Job BFD !!!!! Stay Safe and Thanks
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