Oklahoma man charged with murder after 2 killed in explosion at marijuana extraction facility
Summary
An Oklahoma man named Ryan Bassham was charged with murder after an explosion at a marijuana extraction facility killed two workers. The blast damaged nearby businesses, and authorities say the workers were illegally handling dangerous chemicals that caused the explosion.Key Facts
- Ryan Bassham, 35, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
- The explosion happened early morning on August 27, 2026, at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Two employees, Michael Newman and Stephen Scott, died in the blast.
- Prosecutors believe the employees were illegally making hazardous chemicals.
- The facility was working to update its marijuana license and narcotics registration.
- A fire marshal found unsafe conditions before and after the explosion, including outdated fire safety equipment and dangerous materials like liquid propane.
- Nearby businesses were damaged, but no other people were hurt.
- Bassham turned himself in and posted a $2 million bond.
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