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A Flammable Liquid Used To Make Marijuana Oil Is Thought To Be The Cause.
By admin | October 19, 2004
by Jennifer Feinberg
Chilliwack Progress
Oct 15 2004.
A flammable liquid used to make marijuana oil is thought to be the cause of an explosion on Kenswood Drive last week, says RCMP drug section head Cpl. Norm Leger.
Police say the blast caused serious structural impacts to the house and damages are estimated at about $50,000.
Three people were allegedly making pot or hash oil in the house on Oct. 8, when the butane used in the process rose up the wall. The liquid ignited and caused an explosion, Cpl. Leger says.
A window was blown clear off into the backyard and a patio door was pushed out of its frame with the force of the blast, police say. Three people sustained first- and second-degree burns from the explosion, mostly to their arms and hands. One of the three was the homeowner.
“These three individuals are very lucky to be alive given the severity of the explosion,” says media liaison Cpl. Sean Sullivan. One of the three remains in hospital.
But due to a lack of evidence at the scene following the explosion, RCMP officials say they are unable to lay charges at this time.
“It’s unlikely the homeowner will be covered by insurance because of the illegal nature of the activity,” Cpl. Sullivan says. “Any illegal activities will void your coverage.”
He says due to the considerable structural damage, City of Chilliwack staff was called in to inspect the premises. Any city involvement will be in relation to a health and safety bylaw that covers nuisance, noxious or offensive trades.
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