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Man Accused In Hash Oil Explosion Formally Charged

DENVER (CBS4) - Charges have been filed against a man accused of starting a fire with a hash oil explosion last month.

Formal charges were filed against Nicholas Castro, 22, on Friday.

Nicholas Castro
Nicholas Castro (credit: Denver Police Department)

The explosion and fire caused major damage to a building on Quebec Street and a firefighter was injured.

Castro is due back in court next month.

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