Smithtown Fire Fighters Respond To Explosions At Smithtown Home

Info and photos available At Smithtown FD Website 

(photo and info courtesy of Jeff Bressler Smithtown FD)

The Smithtown Fire Department responded to a call at 98 Sunrise Lane, Smithtown at 8:20 pm on May 3, 2017, A number of neighbors reported hearing two explosions from the two story home.

Two Smithtown Firefighters who live in the neighborhood quickly called dispatch to upgrade the alarm to a working structure fire. 

An explosion from the rear of the dwelling, possibly from a propane tank,  started the fire which rapidly spread through the entire interior of the home.

Kevin Pearsall of Engine Company 3 who lived a few doors downs was the first on scene. He entered the home before the fire spread and escorted the homeowner from the premises. The homeowner was later taken to the Stony Brook University Medical Center. Her injuries are unknown at this time.

A search of the residence proved negative for any addition residents in the home.The fire was brought under control at 9:21 pm.  The fire caused severe damage to the home. There were no reported injuries of fire or EMT personnel at the scene. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The fire is being investigated by The Smithtown Fire Marshal, Suffolk County Fire Marshal and the Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad.

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