Oklahoma marijuana facility owner charged with murder after deadly explosion

An explosion at Solos Extracts, a Oklahoma marijuana extraction facility near Tulsa, killed two employees and damaged nearby businesses, prompting prosecutors to charge the owner, 35-year-old Ryan Bassham, with two counts of first-degree murder. Investigators say the employees were unlawfully manufacturing hazardous chemicals that triggered the blast, and court records note Bassham had bought the facility earlier in the year and the company was seeking updated licenses. A fire marshal had found outdated fire suppression equipment at the site in January, and the blast raised concerns about hazardous materials such as liquid propane that were present afterward. Testimony from a victim described poor ventilation in the area, and authorities say the explosion occurred after something was unplugged, according to court documents. Bassham turned himself in over the weekend, posted a $2 million bond, and was released; prosecutors indicated no other injuries occurred beyond the two fatalities. The incident underscores ongoing safety and licensing questions in Oklahoma’s evolving medical marijuana industry.