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Two Hospitalized After Explosion At Santa Fe Medical Marijuana Dispensary

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating an explosion and fire at a Santa Fe medical marijuana dispensary that injured two people.

Santa Fe Police Lt. Andrea Dobyns told The Associated Press on Friday that the DEA is looking "into the process" that started the fire. Dobyns says DEA agents have seized evidence and are examining the site.

Authorities say the explosion and small fire in a production building at NewMexiCann Natural Medicine on Thursday damaged a room and sent two people to the hospital.

Dobyns says 29-year-old Nicholas Montoya is listed in critical condition and 28-year-old Aaron Smith is listed as stable.

Dispensary owner Len Goodman did not immediately respond to email and telephone inquiries from The Associated Press seeking comment.

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