Meth Lab and Illegal Marijuana Growing Operation Discovered After Neighbors Report Smoke

At approximately 8 PM on May 31, LAFD responded to reports of a house fire at 10071 Sunland Blvd.  Firefighters from Station 77 & 74 found a single story house with light smoke showing from the rear of the structure.  During the investigation of the fire, firefighters found an operational meth lab along with a possible illegal marijuana grow operation. Reports from the scene indicated that there was no fire, but strong fumes from the operation. Hazmat and the LAPD Foothill Division are conducting the narcotics investigation. Witnesses at the scene stated that they saw two men running away from the scene.