MARCH 14, 2015
BARRIE, ONTARIO
Police say an explosion and fire at a house in Barrie, Ont.,
appears to have been the result of a suspected drug making operation in the
garage.
Barrie police say three men and a woman were taken to
hospital after the explosion Friday night.
A man and woman remain in critical condition, while two men
are in stable but serious condition.
Sgt. John Brooks said it’s suspected the explosion was
caused by marijuana resin being extracted in the garage.
Police issued a news release late Saturday saying they
obtained search warrants and would be continuing their investigation, but did
not elaborate.
Police say two of the injured were 37 years of age, one was
20 and the other was 24.
Investigators say there were a total of eight children and
two other adults in the house. The children ranged from three weeks of 15
years.
They were all removed safely. Five children were treated for
minor injuries and either released at the scene or later released from
hospital. The children are now in the care of other parents or adult relatives.
The Ontario Fire Marshalls Office is involved in the
investigation.
Source: globalnews.ca