Sheriff: Fire At Auto Repair Shop In Rio Linda Was Honey Oil Lab Explosion; Man In Hospital
RIO LINDA (CBS13) - A fire sparked up overnight at an auto repair shop in Rio Linda was caused by a drug lab explosion, say authorities.
Deputies found the male who left the scene of the fire just before authorities arrived at a local hospital Wednesday night.
The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday off Blacktop Road and West Elkhorn Boulevard. Firefighters say when they arrived they found a fire coming through one of the bay doors, as well as the roof.
Once inside, firefighters encountered a number of challenges, including a propane tank that was on fire, according to a statement from the Sacramento Metro Fire Department.
The building has extensive damage. Firefighters remained on the scene ensuring the off-gassing tank remained confirned. Investigators say the fire was caused by a honey oil lab operating at the location.
Metro fire said the male involved was self-transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The man is not under arrest and investigators are still trying to piece what happened, and are still not sure if he was directly involved with the explosion.