A huge fire at Wells Farm in Riverhead Wednesday evening resulting in the total destruction of a barn, and death of numerous animals, and injuries being sustained by several people, including a responding police officer. The incident took place at the farm, located at 4976 Sound Avenue, at approximately 5 p.m., according to the Riverhead Police Department. Officers responding to 911 calls to find the barn ablaze, at which time they learned from the Wells family that there were many animals inside. Working quickly, police worked with members of the Wells family to save as many animals as possible; despite their heroic efforts that prevented many of the animals from dying horrific deaths, a large number of chickens and pigs tragically perished in the blaze. Multiple fire de

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