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Kings Park FD-Taxpayer on Indian Head Road burns

March 20, 1997 Fire was reported just after 2AM. Fire reported to have been started by a patron, who had been thrown out of the bar earlier in the evening. Fire started in the rear hallway. Smithtown Fire Marshal and Kings Park FD Ex-Chief Fred Kleppsattel’s daughter and infant granddaughter occupied one of the apartments above the bar and had to be rescued by FD members. Two other people were also trapped on the upper floor and had to be rescued. Fire destroyed the bar and upper floor. A dry clearner also in the building, sustained heavy damage. The building was built in 1951 by Joseph Calegari and his wife Louise, and operated as Joes Restaurant. The addition was built in 1954 and was used for catering. The Bar Car is owned and operated by John Calegari, son of the owner.

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