SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — The man wanted in connection with two deaths following a deadly explosion in Sand Springs has turned himself in — and has already posted bond.
The explosion happened early Thursday morning at the Morrow Gill Business Park, just after 1 a.m., damaging more than 20 businesses.
According to investigators, the blast was caused by a THC extraction process. The fire marshal had reportedly told Bassham to stop operating due to failed inspections.
Two men died — one at the scene, another later at the hospital.
Sharron Lancaster was staying in an RV nearby when the explosion happened.
"I was actually asleep. I was woken up a little after 1 a.m. to my RV actually rattling or moving."
"We went to go check it out and there is glass all over the floor. I stepped out and there's fire trucks everywhere and there is a ball of fire coming out at the other end of the buildings that I stay in," Lancaster said.
The OSBI and ATF are still investigating what exactly caused the explosion.
The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office set Bassham's bail at $1 million for each murder charge. According to the Tulsa County Sheriff's website, Bassham posted both bonds the same day he was booked.
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