Fire investigation uncovers possible marijuana operation

It started as a simple fire investigation.

Now, Metro is looking into a marijuana growing operation.

Two buildings at the Desert Tides Apartment Complex were evacuated Thursday afternoon when crews found drugs and a suspicious device inside a third floor unit.

Smoke and water were coming out of the building; it turns out the fire started in the kitchen.

The device was not a threat.

The woman who lives in the third floor unit was taken to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation.