Between the anthrax incident, the fire at Danbury Airport, and last night's massive explosion at Hocon Propane Gas on Payne Road, it's been a tough couple of weeks for Danbury's fire department.
Take important to take note that a good portion of our fire department are in fact volunteers and these guys have put in a great deal of time placing their lives on the line in order to keep you safe.
I know a great deal of the firefighters in the area and I can tell you that they're some of the greatest people Danbury has to offer. If, in your travels, you happen to see a firefighter out there, PLEASE make sure to take a moment and thank them for everything they do.
Here's a report from WTNH on the propane fire as well as an overview on the recent emergencies in the area.
As a follow-up to the fire at Danbury Airport, you can view my hi-res video report on the incident by clicking here.
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On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
The amended complaint states that plaintiffs sought to remedy the continued discriminatory and unauthorized enforcement of federal immigration laws against the Latino residents of the City of Danbury by Danbury's mayor and its police department.
Plaintiffs allege that the arrests violated their Fourth Amendment rights and the Connecticut Constitution because defendants conducted the arrests without valid warrants, in the absence of exigent circumstances, and without probable cause to believe that plaintiffs were engaged in unlawful activity. In addition, plaintiffs allege that defendants improperly stopped, detained, investigated, searched and arrested plaintiffs. Plaintiffs also allege that defendants violated their Fourteenth Amendment rights when they intentionally targeted plaintiffs, and arrested and detained them on the basis of their race, ethnicity and perceived national origin. Plaintiffs raise First Amendment, Due Process and tort claims.
Plaintiffs request declaratory relief, damages and attorneys fees.
Between the anthrax incident, the fire at Danbury Airport, and last night's massive explosion at Hocon Propane Gas on Payne Road, it's been a tough couple of weeks for Danbury's fire department. 
On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
