SWEET HOME — A marijuana grow operation went up in smoke Saturday night, damaging the second story of a home at 40812 Highway 228 and summoning both Sweet Home and Lebanon fire crews.
The first alarm came in shortly after 6 p.m., with a second alarm bringing an engine and medic unit from Lebanon. There were no injuries, and the fire did minor damage to the roof, with extensive smoke damage.
to the interior, according to Sweet Home Fire District incident commander Zach Lincoln.
Personnel with the Oregon Department of Transportation and Linn County Sheriff’s Office worked to secure the scene while crews fought the blaze. By 8:15 p.m., they had brought the fire under control and were working to isolate any remaining hot spots.
The fire destroyed an unknown quantity of marijuana. Officials are investigating the cause.
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