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Murder charges filed in connection to deadly Sand Springs explosion

Drone view of Sand Springs explosion damage. (Photo by FOX23 News)

Authorities filed murder charges in connection to the deadly Sand Springs explosion at the Morrow Gill Business Complex that killed two people.

The explosion occurred in a marijuana business that extracts THC early Thursday morning, according to Sand Springs police.

According to court records, two murder charges have been filed against Ryan Bassham in connection to the explosion.

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Authorities said Bassham has an active arrest warrant and added that he may be trying to evade law enforcement.

Several other businesses were damaged or destroyed in the blast, which could be heard and felt for miles.

Debris from the explosion was found blocks away from the scene.

Emergency management officials set up an email address for property owners to report damage from the explosion. If your property was impacted, you’re asked to send details to: damage@sandspringsok.gov.

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