Authorities investigate after marijuana grow explosion in Lincoln County

Authorities are investigating after a marijuana grow explosion in Lincoln County. Investigators said when they first arrived at the marijuana grow, they noticed a propane carbon dioxide system that initially made the flames much bigger. “Our group is working with the LP gas administration and the Bureau of Narcotics and dangerous drugs on the investigation,” said James Fullingim, assistant state fire marshal.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.The explosion happened off 1060 Road in Meeker. They said they were especially cautious because of the system inside the marijuana grow. “These incidents are always a hazard. Of course, it’s a fire but when you go into situations with unknown elements, such as the propane-generated CO2 systems, those aren’t anticipated when they are not properly permitted, so those things do add danger,” Fullingim said.Fullingim said it will be up to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority and OBN to determine if the marijuana grow was legal and permitted to farm in the area. There were no injuries or fatalities in the explosion.>> Download the KOCO 5 AppInvestigators with OBN are still trying to determine the cause of the explosion and stressed the concern that many of the marijuana grows have not been inspected.”Many of these businesses have never been inspected and as a result, we’ve run into numerous fires as a result of faulty wiring improper storage of chemicals and things that never would have passed inspection had someone from the state fire marshall office or city or county inspected them. So, we are now requiring that to get a license or renew their license they show us a copy of the certificate of occupancy from the city or state fire marshal,” said Mark Woodward, spokesperson for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.Top HeadlinesDriver dead after single-vehicle crash on Broadway Extension in Oklahoma CitySeveral train cars rolled over after derailment in northern OklahomaMurder-suicide investigation underway after woman, 3 children found dead at Verdigris homeIndustry expert doubts planned American Heartland Theme Park will be built in OklahomaDozens of people in Oklahoma County were picked off the street for jury duty