Fire at JC Green Cannabis in Ontario

A reported explosion and fire at a cannabis facility near London, Ontario, took over an hour to get under control the night of Monday, June 8, reports the London Fire Department.

According to local media, the London Fire Department was on scene around 7:30 PM, responding to the active incident. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office has been called to investigate.

The cause is unknown at this point in the investigation, but CTV reports damages are over $1 million. A company representative tells StratCann that everyone is okay and that they expect to release an official statement in the coming days. 

The JC Green facility is located in the former Leesboro Central School in Thorndale, Ontario. Recent social media posts show plants being moved into a field at the facility. The company also grows indoors. 

StratCann will provide more information on this story as it evolves. 

Active Incident – Mutual Aid – Thames Centre – Structure Fire – Evelyn Dr.

LFD on scene assisting Thames Centre with a structure fire involving a cannabis growing facility. Truck 7 deployed for aerial operations. #ldnont pic.twitter.com/hnIYUTDFyU

— London Fire Department (@LdnOntFire) July 9, 2024

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