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Blaze at cannabis factory house | Blaze at cannabis factory house |
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An investigation has started following a fire at a house in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, which was being used as a cannabis factory. | An investigation has started following a fire at a house in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, which was being used as a cannabis factory. |
Police were notified of the fire in Hughenden Road on Friday night by the fire service. | |
Fire crews put the fire out and found the building was empty. | Fire crews put the fire out and found the building was empty. |
Many rooms in the house had been converted for the cultivation of cannabis and a police cordon was put in place around the building. | Many rooms in the house had been converted for the cultivation of cannabis and a police cordon was put in place around the building. |
The fire is believed to have been caused by an electricity overload caused by unsafe use of lights and heaters to grow cannabis, the police said. | The fire is believed to have been caused by an electricity overload caused by unsafe use of lights and heaters to grow cannabis, the police said. |
'Fuel crime' | 'Fuel crime' |
The fire service has stated that about 50% of the first floor of the house was damaged by fire and both floors were smoke logged. | The fire service has stated that about 50% of the first floor of the house was damaged by fire and both floors were smoke logged. |
No arrests have been made at this stage, but police are looking for the people involved in the cannabis factory operation. | No arrests have been made at this stage, but police are looking for the people involved in the cannabis factory operation. |
Det Con Simon Reid, of Thames Valley Police, said: "House to house enquiries are being conducted as part of our investigation, however I would appeal to anyone with information to come forward. | Det Con Simon Reid, of Thames Valley Police, said: "House to house enquiries are being conducted as part of our investigation, however I would appeal to anyone with information to come forward. |
"I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen individuals either entering or leaving the house over the past few days and weeks. | "I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen individuals either entering or leaving the house over the past few days and weeks. |
He added: "Cannabis factories are illegal and not only do they fuel crime but also pose a serious hazard in terms of personal safety. | He added: "Cannabis factories are illegal and not only do they fuel crime but also pose a serious hazard in terms of personal safety. |
"They cause serious damage to properties when they are set up and draw more electricity than most homes. | "They cause serious damage to properties when they are set up and draw more electricity than most homes. |
"As a result, they can be extremely unstable and present a potential fire hazard, as was clearly the case last night." | "As a result, they can be extremely unstable and present a potential fire hazard, as was clearly the case last night." |
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