San Francisco police announced Friday night that they arrested a 53-year-old suspect in a deadly house fire and explosion in the city's Sunset District.
At approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday, San Francisco police officers and investigators located the suspect in the unit block of Newhall Street and developed probable cause to arrest him.
The suspect, identified as Darron Price of San Francisco, was booked into San Francisco County Jail for the felony charges of involuntary manslaughter, manufacturing narcotics and two counts of child endangerment.
The fire happened Thursday morning in the 1700 block of 22nd Avenue.
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Sources told NBC Bay Area's Investigative Unit that firefighters arrived after multiple explosions, they found what appeared to be pressure stoves, which were used in making some form of drugs in the garage. They also found multiple cannisters used in extracting cannabis oil.
Neighbors on Friday also returned home to address damage to their properties following Thursday's blast. A portion of 22nd Avenue was still blocked Friday. In addition, heavy equipment was still on scene clearing out debris and a number of cylinders, tanks and other items.
While an arrest has been made, the case remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department's 24-hour Tip Line at (415) 575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD.
Bay City News contributed to the report.
