At Least 80 Marijuana Plants Seized After Structure Fire | Saugus

12.28.2020 | 3:00 PM | SAUGUS – Officials responded to reports of a structure fire on the 27900 block of Pinebank Drive in Saugus.

When units arrives on scene they found a 2 story, single family dwelling with a content fire on the first floor. The content fire caused damage to the second floor as well, but did not extend into the attic of the house.

Firefighters with LACoFD quickly got the fire out, and no injuries were reported.

While investigating the cause of the fire, firefighters advised LASD deputies that the cause was from an illegal marijuana grow operation. An arson investigator, along with multiple detectives with LASD were called out to begin an investigation.

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