Criminal investigation launched into explosion at Los Angeles hash oil manufacturer
Published: May 17, 2020 at 10:45 p.m. ETBy
Associated Press
12 firefighters injured in fiery blast; all expected to survive
MarkeWatch said: Scott said the building was a warehouse for SmokeTokes, which he described as a supplier for makers of “butane honey oil.” Butane is an odorless gas that easily ignites, and it’s used in the process to extract the high-inducing chemical THC from cannabis to create a highly potent concentrate also known as hash oil. The oil is used in vape pens, edibles, waxes and other products….
On its website, SmokeTokes advertises a variety of products including “puff bars,” pipes, “dab” tools, vaporizers, “torches and butane,” and cartridges. The company says it is “an international distributor and wholesaler of smoking and vaping products, and related accessories.”Prange, the LAFD spokesman, said carbon dioxide and butane canisters were found inside the building but that it was still not clear what caused the blast.
Criminal investigation launched into explosion at Los Angeles hash oil manufacturer
11.20.2020 update on the investigation, no criminal charges so far just a fine.
