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SF considers ban on lockable butane torches often used by drug users

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM · 1 min read
SF considers ban on lockable butane torches often used by drug users
       — ABC 7 Bay Area, Sonoma Schools news
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Growing concerns about fire dangers linked to lockable butane torches are prompting San Francisco officials to consider banning the sale of the devices, which fire officials say have been connected to fires, injuries, and at least one death.

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