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Crews discover marijuana grow operation while battling Detroit house fire

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Crews discovered a marijuana grow operation after battling a house fire early Friday morning in Detroit, according to the deputy fire chief on the scene. 

7 Action News has learned that crews received the call around 5:15 a.m.

The house is on Darwin Street off of Van Dyke. 

Neighbors reportedly told crews that a man lives in the home, but firefighters say they did not find anyone inside. 

In the basement, however, crews discovered a marijuana grow operation, according to the chief. 

The chief says the fire appears to have started on the back porch. 

Arson investigators are headed to the scene.