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Hash oil explosions are concern in legal-marijuana Oregon

Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 08:24

PORTLAND, Ore. — Emergency crews are worried that the legalization of recreational marijuana in this state could lead to a rise in hash oil explosions, a pattern that's played out with dangerous results in Colorado.

"Potentially, we could see more of these fires and explosions," said Captain Chris Woodford of Forest Grove Fire & Rescue. "Hopefully nobody gets killed."

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue has seen two cases of hash oil explosions over the past few years. In March 2013, five people were hurt when a man cooking hash oil blew up his home.

In January 2014, another man making hash oil sparked a huge explosion in his home. He suffered serious burn injuries.

"People trying to make hash oil aren't aware of the risks," said Woodford. "They might have watched a YouTube video and said, 'I can do that.' And then things go bad."

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