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Connecticut firefighters rescue Santa Claus stuck on the side of a building

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1 year ago

December 10, 2024

Connecticut firefighters rescue Santa Claus stuck on the side of a building

Firefighters in Norwalk, Connecticut rescued a familiar yet unconventional character after Santa Claus got stuck 60 feet above ground.

The rescue happened Saturday night at the Norwalk Holiday Extravaganza. According to a social media post from the Norwalk Firefighters Local 830 of the Norwalk Fire Department, the rescue happened after a person dressed as Santa Claus became stuck.

Norwalk is located along Connecticut’s coast along the Long Island Sound, about 50 miles from New York City.

Authorities said he became stuck while rappelling down the side of a 13-story building and a part of his costume entangled itself in the rigging.

“This engine company made contact with the stuck individual via a window on the 6th floor. A safety line was attached to the individual and anchored to the inside of the building,” the post said.

The person dressed as Santa Claus was then pulled into the building through the 6th-floor window. Firefighters say no injuries were reported during the incident.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

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Fire extends from attic of well-known Clinton donut shop

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3 hours ago

May 30, 2026

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Fire extends from attic of well-known Clinton donut shop

Several businesses and residents are displaced after a well-known donut shop in Clinton caught fire Saturday morning according to fire department officials.

Clinton Volunteer Fire Department officials say officers received reports of a fire at Beach Donut where they found heavy smoke and a fire extending to the attic.

They say people were evacuated while firefighters work to bring the fire under control.

One person was transported by Clinton EMS for evaluation.

The displaced residents are being treated by the American Red Cross and the fire is still under investigation by the Clinton Fire Marshal’s Office with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit.

The fire department received mutual aid from several fire stations and EMS from neighboring towns.

According to the Beach Donut Facebook, the business will be temporarily closed until notice.

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Where to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun on May 30: TV channel, start time and streaming

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13 hours ago

May 30, 2026

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The WNBA has returned with a brand new collective bargaining agreement and a league full of loaded rosters as the 2026 season tips off.

A rookie class headlined by Dallas Wings top pick Azzi Fudd, Minnesota’s Olivia Miles and Washington’s Lauren Betts is ready to make a mark in the pros while the defending champion Las Vegas Aces look to keep their dynasty alive with a fourth title in five years.

As the the season gets going under a new media rights deal, it can be tough to figure out which channel each team is playing on every night. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in when the Connecticut Sun host the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday.