Oxford County OPP say a man is facing numerous charges after an explosion and fire at a trailer early Saturday morning.

Two men and a woman were in the home at Sun Park Hidden Valley on Highway 59 in East Zorra-Tavistock when the fire occurred, but there were no injuries.

Over the weekend, OPP executed a search warrant at the home and siezed marijuana, hashish and prescription pills valued at about $1,800.

As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Andrew Miles of East Zorra-Tavistock Township has been charged with:

  • two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs
  • possession of a Schedule II substance – cannabis marijuana – over 30 grams
  • produce a Schedule II substance other than marijuana
  • possession of cannabis resin – over one gram
  • mischief endangering life
  • six counts of fail to comply with recognizance

He is being held in custody.

The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office is continuing with the fire investigation.