{"id":2512969,"date":"2023-03-12T15:09:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T15:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/yonkers-fire-caused-by-heating-lamp-used-to-grow-marijuana-plants-police-say\/"},"modified":"2023-03-19T13:49:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T17:49:13","slug":"yonkers-fire-caused-by-heating-lamp-used-to-grow-marijuana-plants-police-say","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/yonkers-fire-caused-by-heating-lamp-used-to-grow-marijuana-plants-police-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Yonkers Fire Caused by Heating Lamp Used to Grow Marijuana Plants, Police Say"},"content":{"rendered":"

On December 4th, a fire broke out in Yonkers, New York that caused extensive damage to a two-story home. According to the Yonkers Fire Department, the cause of the fire was a heating lamp that was being used to grow marijuana plants. <\/p>\n

The fire started in the basement of the home, where the marijuana plants were being grown. The heating lamp was too close to the plants and ignited the fire. The flames quickly spread throughout the basement and up to the first floor of the home. Firefighters responded quickly and were able to contain the fire before it spread to other homes in the area. <\/p>\n

Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire. However, the home sustained extensive damage and is now uninhabitable. The Yonkers Fire Department estimates that the damage will cost around $200,000 to repair. <\/p>\n

This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of using heating lamps to grow marijuana plants. Heating lamps can easily ignite fires if they are not used properly. It is important to keep heating lamps away from combustible materials and to make sure they are turned off when not in use. <\/p>\n

In addition, it is important to remember that growing marijuana plants is illegal in New York State. Those caught growing marijuana plants can face criminal charges and hefty fines. <\/p>\n

The Yonkers Fire Department urges all residents to be mindful of the potential risks associated with using heating lamps and to always follow safety guidelines. By taking these precautions, we can help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n