August 9, 1973 Fire destroys a warehouse to the rear of the Turnpike Cement Block Corporation, 1158 Jericho Tpke. The fire was reported at 1030 AM. Commack and Smithtown operated at the scene with 100 men for 8 hours. Six firefighters were injured. The fire was placed under control in 4 hours and fully extinguished by 1830 hours. the OIC was Commack Chief Hank Weidemaier. The building and contents were completely destroyed. Photo and story in 8-16-1973 Smithtown News.
Commack FD-Warehouse burns on Jericho Tpke
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