When a grow-op goes up in flames, it can be a dangerous situation for firefighters. Platoon chief Joe Armstrong of the Saint John Fire Department tells CHSJ News when a grow-op catches fire, as it did overnight on Wednesday on the Westfield Road, they have be very careful when working to extinguish the blaze, since grow-ops tend to have equipment and electrical wiring that's not up to standard.
Armstrong tell us it's usually not a safe environment, and there's a high chance of firefighters getting electrocuted.
He says when they arrived on the scene, the police told them there was a strong possibly they were dealing with a grow-op so they were able use extra precaution.