The Arson Bomb Squad reports the details of a building fire that occurred on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm in Farmingdale.

According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a fire at Tronic Planting Company Inc. located at 37 Potter Street.  Upon arrival, officers observed a working fire.  Eight employees were inside the building when the fire started and evacuated without injuries.  Fourteen (14) fire departments responded with approximately 150 Fire personnel and extinguished the fire.  Nassau County Fire Marshall Hazmat and Village of Farmingdale DPW were on scene.

Two (2) firemen suffered smoke inhalation and were transported to local hospital for treatment.

Town of Oyster Bay Building Department will inspect the structure.

The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: Det. Dalton/ABS                                                                             05/15/20/2300/8688