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Fire Fighters Find Marijuana in W. Iowa Home

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Nov 3, 2009 at 12:14 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 12:14 PM CDT

IRWIN (AP) - An Omaha man faces felony drug charges after fire fighters called to a blaze found a marijuana growing operation inside a home in western Iowa.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said fire fighters responded Monday to a two-story home partially on fire in the city of Irwin when they found the suspected marijuana growing operation inside. Authorities say Michael Miller, 57, faces felony charges including manufacturing a controlled substance.

Officials say Miller is held in the Shelby County jail on $10,000 bond. Authorities say they are investigating the incident.

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