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Butane explosions: Marijuana extraction using butane gas caused house explosion

Marijuana extraction caused house explosion, police say 

 

The Coloradoan 1:47 p.m. MST December 17, 2014

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Marijuana extraction-gone-wrong caused the Monday morning explosion that rocked a southeast Fort Collins residence, police confirmed on Wednesday.

Poudre Fire Authority crews were called about 10:15 a.m. Monday to 2602 Timberwood Drive, near the intersection of Corbett Drive and Harmony Road, on a report of an explosion, authorities said previously. The residence is part of an eight-unit complex of homes but was the only one that sustained damages. Neighbors reported feeling the jolt.
Two men were home at the time of the blast, but neither was injured. Fort Collins police and Poudre Fire Authority officials continue to investigate, and additional details have not yet been released. Charges are pending.

There was no smoke or fire when crews arrived, and the blast sent a window pane flying more than 20 feet into the grass. Shattered glass was strewn about outside, and the interior was left disheveled while investigators poked around the area through most of the day.