Cannabis farm found at Wolverhampton house fire
A cannabis farm was found in a Wolverhampton house after firefighters were called to a blaze.
About 150 cannabis plants were found in the house after the fire broke out, which was caused by faulty electrics, the fire service said.
The fire is believed to have started in the loft space of the house on Lea Road at about 4.23pm on Saturday.
The house was empty when firefighters arrived, doused the flames and isolated the gas and electric supply.
Six fire crews were sent to the scene and alerted West Midlands Police who have launched an investigation. Nobody has been arrested.
Fire crews returned to the scene on Saturday morning to check the building.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after a cannabis farm was found at a house in Lea Road, Penn yesterday afternoon.
"Officers attended after being alerted at about 4.20pm by fire crews who were dealing with a fire at the premises.
"No one was found in the building and no one was reported injured.
"Around 150 cannabis plants were discovered and seized as enquiries continue.
"Anyone with information can contact us via live chat or by calling 101, quoting log 2799 of 24 April."
