Ron Strider
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An illegal marijuana growing operation with as many as 3,000 plants was discovered Sunday afternoon, Oct. 15, while crews were trying to restore power after an electrical fire in Placentia.
Several people called 911 to report that a wooden telephone pole was on fire in the 700 block of South Melrose Avenue and that power and telephone lines were down in the street. Orange County Fire Authority firefighters extinguished the blaze shortly after the 3:18 p.m. call, according to Placentia police.
Southern California Edison crews were able to trace the cause of the fire to a power surge from a closed business that had a strong smell of marijuana coming from it.
Detectives were called to investigate and found the illegal operation after obtaining a search warrant.
"An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 plants in various stages of growth were located in the business," Placentia police Sgt. Bryce Angel said in a statement. "The value of the operation is estimated to be worth several million dollars."
The city of Placentia does not permit marijuana-growing businesses.
Utility employees have told police they have seen power surges caused by marijuana-growing operations because they use an excessive amount of power.
Detectives are still working to figure out who runs the business.
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Several people called 911 to report that a wooden telephone pole was on fire in the 700 block of South Melrose Avenue and that power and telephone lines were down in the street. Orange County Fire Authority firefighters extinguished the blaze shortly after the 3:18 p.m. call, according to Placentia police.
Southern California Edison crews were able to trace the cause of the fire to a power surge from a closed business that had a strong smell of marijuana coming from it.
Detectives were called to investigate and found the illegal operation after obtaining a search warrant.
"An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 plants in various stages of growth were located in the business," Placentia police Sgt. Bryce Angel said in a statement. "The value of the operation is estimated to be worth several million dollars."
The city of Placentia does not permit marijuana-growing businesses.
Utility employees have told police they have seen power surges caused by marijuana-growing operations because they use an excessive amount of power.
Detectives are still working to figure out who runs the business.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Electrical fire in Placentia reveals illegal marijuana growing operation – Orange County Register
Author: Alma Fausto
Contact: Contact Us: The Orange County Register
Photo Credit: Pueblo County Sheriff
Website: Orange County Register: Local News, Sports and Things to Do
