Smithtown FD-House explosion kills one on Elm Avenue

January 30, 2002 Incident reported at 0344 hours. This was an explosion that occurred within the house at number 20 Elm Ave, killing the lone occupant/owner, an adult male named Alfred Maos, 54. House was destroyed, victim was found within the debris of the basement. Neighboring houses were also damaged from flying debris and parts of the house. Smithtown, Hauppauge and Kings Park FD’s operated. Earlier in the evening, the victims car was found burning on Elm Avenue near the fire house. Smithtown News 2-14-2002