Los Angeles Fire Department Will Inspect Smoke Shops Following ‘Bong Row’ Explosion

The Los Angeles Fire Department will inspect smoke and tobacco shops across the city following a massive explosion that injured a dozen firefighters and burned several buildings last Saturday on “bong row,” an area purportedly nicknamed for the prevalence of smoke shop suppliers and retailers.

While the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, the fire and subsequent explosion occurred at Smoke Tokes, a wholesaler where authorities found carbon dioxide and butane canisters, reports the Los Angeles Times.