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© Colorado Springs Fire DepartmentFirefighters put out a fire in a duplex on Foote Avenue in Colorado Springs September 25.
A Colorado Springs couple faces a number of charges after police say a hash oil operation in their home exploded over the weekend, putting children and neighbors at risk.

Michael and Cathryn Griffith reportedly had a butane hash oil extraction operation in the kitchen of their duplex in the 200 block of North Foote Avenue, Colorado Springs police said. The chemicals caused an explosion about 7 p.m. Sunday.

A 12-year-old child was in the east Colorado Springs home when it caught fire, police said.

Flames caused "extensive damage" to the Griffith duplex, and damaged the attic of another home, police said.

Michael Griffith was arrested on suspicion of extraction of marijuana concentrate, fourth-degree arson, reckless endangerment, cruelty to animals and child abuse. His wife was arrested on suspicion of child abuse, police said.

No injuries were reported.