09/02/2008 00:00:00
UK: Cannabis factory uncovered after fire at flat
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THE remains of a cannabis factory were discovered after a fire in a flat.
The burnt plants were found in the roof of a first floor flat in
Carrfield Avenue, Little Hulton.
No one was in the house when the blaze happened at 2.45pm yesterday.
It is not known what caused the fire and an investigation into the cause
has been launched.
One neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: "I heard a lot of
shouting so I came outside and saw smoke coming out of the roof.
"I didn't stay outside for long because it was too smokey for my little
boy."
Firefighers were at the house for more than four hours.
A spokesman for the fire service said: "We got the call as people inside
the house and sent three fire engines but no-one was inside.
"About 40 per cent of the loft space was damaged by the fire and it was
smoke logged."
A police spokesman said: "Police officers attended and discovered what
they believe to be the remains of a cannabis factory in the loft.
Inquiries are continuing."
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Bolton News via UKCIA
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