MARQUETTE, MI-- Officials say a fire in a Marquette garage was likely caused by a chemical used to extract THC from marijuana plants.
The Marquette Police Department says 24-year-old Jacob Thompson, 24, suffered burns to his face, chest and neck in the Tuesday night fire on Summit Street. Officers believe he was using a flammable agent to extract THC, which caused a flash fire.
Thompson was taken to UPHS-Marquette and later transferred to U of M Hospital for severe burns.
Police say they found marijuana wax and oil at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.
