Dangers of open blasting in marijuana wax production rise in California
The Los Angeles Times reports on dangerous home methods for making butane hash oil or wax. A Redondo Beach cook used a high pressure butane spray and hot water to produce wax, while authorities warn that open blasting fumes can cause deadly explosions. Officials note rising burn-center cases in Southern California and Davis Health System in Northern California, with safer, regulated, closed loop extraction required by state rules.
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Los Angeles
Redondo Beach
Salif
California
UC Davis Health System
Redondo
Ashley Rosen
Rosen
Colorado
Ry Prichard
Hidden Danger in Home Hash Oil Dangers and Burns
A reporter details how clandestine butane hash making can be done with inexpensive gear in garages or kitchens. Safest advice is to cook outside, but risk of prison deters many. Cases show catastrophic burns from explosions, including a 51 percent body burn requiring 16 grafts and months of recovery, with surgeon notes on long term disfigurement and cost.
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Redondo
Peter Grossman
Grossman
Southern California
Women break ground as Torrance forensics unit goes all female
The Torrance Police Department’s civilian forensic unit, now entirely women, handles evidence collection and analysis at crime scenes. Officers and experts note the shift challenges stereotypes, boosts case closures, and reflects a broader CSI influence encouraging women to pursue science and public safety careers.
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Torrance
Calif
Gabrielle Wimner
Wimer
FBI
Abe
Donna Brandelli
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Brandelli
Abby Sciuto
NCIS
Abby
Jenifer Smith
Penn State University
Krishna Patel
Torrance Unit
Angeles
Tine
Christina Pino
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