Marijuana Growers Linked To California Fire

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Marijuana Growers Linked To California Fire

August 19, 2009 | ISSUE 45•34

A cooking fire started by marijuana growers linked to a Mexican cartel is said to be responsible for burning around 90,000 acres of the Los Padres National Forest. What do you think?

Like you’ve never taken the time out for s’mores during a 240-kilo pot harvest.

Darcy McQueen
Farmer
Every biologist knows that periodic, negligence-related fires are necessary to maintain a healthy forest ecosystem.

David Massen
Systems Analyst
Yeah, but dude, you ever get high and cause a hurricane? It's so awesome.

Craig Votruba
Unemployed

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