Residents in Maine thought there was a house fire, it ended up being a massive drug bust

An odd event happened in Maine last week when residents believed a fire had broken out, but it ended up being a massive drug bust.

At 11:24 a.m. on Jan. 31, a concerned resident of the town of Turner contacted emergency services to report a possible structure fire and smoke coming from a home's garage, according to the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office.

When firefighters from the Turner Fire-Rescue Department arrived, they determined that the smoke was actually steam being generated by thousands of marijuana plants.

The intricate weed operation in the single-family house featured grow lights, chemical fertilizers, dehumidifiers, and propane heaters.

Authorities contacted the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, who determined that there were no records of any license being issued for that residence or the homeowner – who is from Massachusetts.

"A search warrant for the residence was applied for and obtained," Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office said. "Deputies seized approximately 2,500 marijuana plants."

The Miami Herald reported, "That comes to nearly one marijuana plant per square foot, based on Realtor.com records."

Investigators are determining whether the weed operation could be related to similar "illegal marijuana grows" found in Lincoln, Kennebec, and Somerset counties.

No arrests have been made in connection with the massive pot farm.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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