The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (Reported Residential Fire) at 12:12 pm on Friday, July 30 with the location of 50 Hallock Avenue. The call was quickly upgraded to a signal 13/35 (Working Barn Fire).
Upon arrival units were confronted with a fully involved barn fire located in the rear of the property. Due to the nature of the blaze the fire was attacked from exterior exposures only.
On the farm premises were 3 horses, 2 ponies, 2 goats and a miniature donkey. All livestock were in turnout paddocks when the fire began. No injury or loss of life to livestock occurred during the fire.
Initial reports indicated a person might be trapped inside the barn. This proved to be erroneous.
On scene were Chiefs 4-2-30 (Duffy) 4-2-32 (Sisino) 4-2-33 (Murphy). Apparatus and manpower were provided by Engines 4-2-1, 4-2-2, 4-2-4, 4-2-5, and ladder 4-2-7. Mutual aid was provided by the Nesconset, Hauppauge, Kings Park and St. James Fire Departments.
