BRIDGEPORT, CT — A chlorine truck fire in the 80 block of Commercial Street in Bridgeport on Monday had authorities dealing with a hazardous material situation that temporarily closed several streets, according to authorities.
The fire was reported at about 11:30 a.m., and Bridgeport police, firefighters, fire marshals, and representatives from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection have responded to the scene.
Additionally, state Department of Transportation and the Fairfield County Hazmat team have also responded.
The roads have since been reopened, and a temporary evacuation has been lifted.
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