17/06/2015
Gas Explosion Exposes Cannabis Factory
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory in Kent.
It is understood that the factory was discovered following a suspected gas explosion at a residents on Oak Tree Road at about 16:00 on Monday.
Police said that currently it is not believed the cannabis factory contributed to the fire, but was discovered when the explosion damaged the roof of a flat containing the plants.
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital and four others were treated by paramedics following the fire.
The Health and Safety Executive has also started an inquiry into the explosion at the council-owned homes.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that the factory was discovered following a suspected gas explosion at a residents on Oak Tree Road at about 16:00 on Monday.
Police said that currently it is not believed the cannabis factory contributed to the fire, but was discovered when the explosion damaged the roof of a flat containing the plants.
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital and four others were treated by paramedics following the fire.
The Health and Safety Executive has also started an inquiry into the explosion at the council-owned homes.
(MH/CD)
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