Firefighters extinguish flames in possible grow house in La Habra

LA HABRA — Firefighters Saturday put out flames inside a La Habra home and discovered it might have housed an illegal marijuana growing operation, authorities said.

The fire was reported about 5:15 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Orange Street, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which serves this Orange County city.

Firefighters reported smoke was showing from a well-involved attic fire, officials said.

Once flames were out, about 5:30 p.m., firefighters checked to ensure nobody was inside and found illegal construction and wiring consistent with a possible illegal pot operation, officials said.

No marijuana plants were found during a subsequent investigation, La Habra police Sgt. C. Hentcy said. He said there was “a small amount of equipment.”

No arrests were made, but the investigation continued, Hentcy said.