1 injured in fire in multi-purpose building on Stratford Avenue

One person was injured in a fire at a mixed-use building in Bridgeport early this morning.

According to Bridgeport police, the fire broke out at 3:30 a.m. on the second floor of the building on Stratford Avenue.

They say the building housed both commercial businesses and residential units.

The American Red Cross is assisting residents who cannot return to their homes.

It was not immediately clear how many people were left homeless or what caused the fire.