'Explosion and fire' at local cannabis operation
Crews on the scene of the fire at JC Green Cannabis, July 8, 2024 (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London)
Crews from Thames Centre, London and Zorra Township were called to JC Green Cannabis just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday for an explosion and fire.
According to London fire, it took about 90 minutes to get the blaze under control.
The Ontario Fire Marshal's office has been called to investigate.
The cause is undetermined at this point but early estimates indicate damages over $1 million.
No one was hurt.
London fire crews assisting Thames Centre with a structure fire involving a cannabis growing facility. Truck 7 deployed for aerial operations. July 8, 2024. (Source: London fire)
Crews on the scene of the fire at JC Green Cannabis (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London)
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