IDs Released Of Victims From Fatal Bridgeport Apartment Fire: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Jose Pizarro, 88, and his wife, Rose Pizarro, 91, have been identified as the two people who have died as a result of the early morning fire on July 14 at an apartment complex in Success Village on Success Avenue in Bridgeport, according to authorities.

Mr. Pizarro died on Friday, and Mrs. Pizarro died on Monday, according to Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran.

"On behalf of our City, Fire department, Police department, and ECOC our sincerest condolences go out to the Pizzaro family and their friends,” said Mayor Joseph Ganim in a statement.

Inspectors with the Bridgeport Fire Department, with investigators with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosive units, are conducting a collaborative investigation; Bridgeport Police Detectives are assisting with that investigation, according to Gilleran.

"Fire investigators served administrative search warrants on July 14, 2023," Gilleran said. "Bridgeport Police detectives served one additional search warrant on July 15, 2023. At this point, the [Bridgeport Fire Department] will remain the lead agency for this investigation. A criminal case is being explored by Bridgeport Police Detectives as they work alongside fire officials."

Gilleran did not elaborate on the search warrants.

The fire was reported at about 4:20 a.m. in Building 86 of the Success Village community cooperative apartment complex, located on Bridgeport's East Side.

Bridgeport firefighters rescued the Pizarroes, and they were transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where both succumbed to their injuries. No other injuries to residents of the complex or firefighters were reported.

Anyone with any information regarding the fire is asked to contact Bridgeport Fire Inspector Joseph Carr at 203 576-8372.

People can also leave tips using the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS, and that information will be forwarded to the Fire Inspectors' Office.