Cannabis operation discovered after Mt Eden house fire, police investigating

Police have opened an investigation after a Mt Eden home used to grow cannabis caught on fire.

The spokesperson said they were called to Ellerton Rd at 11.20pm last night following reports of a fire.

"The fire was extinguished and further inquiries have established evidence of the cultivation of cannabis at the address.

“A scene examination will get under way today with Fire and Emergency and inquiries remain ongoing.”

Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Rd in Mt Eden. Photo / Hayden Woodward

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they could not comment on any damage to the home but said there were no injuries.

At the fire’s peak, five fire trucks were on the scene.

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