Oklahoma man charged with murder after 2 killed in explosion at marijuana extraction facility

An Oklahoma man has been charged with murder following a large explosion at a marijuana extraction facility that resulted in the deaths of two of his employees. The blast also caused damage to surrounding businesses, according to prosecutors who announced the charges on Monday.

The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Ryan Bassham, turned himself in to authorities over the weekend. The incident highlights the severe safety risks and legal consequences associated with industrial marijuana extraction operations, particularly when workplace fatalities occur due to structural or operational failures.