December 24, 1982. 0600 +/- 445 North Country Road. Fire in a large commercial barn on Wicks Farm. 15 firefighters are injured. St. James, Smithtown and Nesconset operate at the scene for over 8 hours. Chief was Dave Fischler. A portion of the barn was destroyed, an apartment was damaged, equipment, including a beverage distribution truck and holiday decorations were destroyed. Toxic fumes from pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals stored in the barn contributed to the injuries to firefighters. Fire was not deemed suspicious. 12-30-1982 Smithtown News
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