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A fire in Croydon, a suburb of Adelaide, revealed a hydroponic cannabis operation after it was ignited by an electrical fault around midnight. Local resident Jemima Richter described the disturbance as sounding like “constant banging little pops,” initially causing concern that someone might still be inside the house. Upon arrival, emergency services found the dangerous grow facility, prompting police involvement and shifting the focus from firefighting to investigating the drug cultivation. The cause of the fire, potentially linked to equipment failure, remains under investigation. Neighbours expressed their shock, noting the presence of many families with young children living on the street.