Police found 60 cannabis plants after a house fire broke out in Hyson Green.
Fire crews were called to Birkin Avenue at 2.30am today (April 17) but no one was inside the property. The blaze was quickly put out.
Nearby properties were evacuated but residents were able to return to their homes a short while later.
When fire crews went inside the home they found 60 cannabis plants and hydroponic growing equipment on the first floor. The electricity had also been bypassed.
Chief Inspector Riz Khan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Cannabis cultivation often leads to a number of risks to the community including the threat of fire which can impact on unsuspecting neighbours.
"We also know from experience that they can lead to burglaries and home invasions by criminals trying to steal the drugs.
"That is why community intelligence about cannabis cultivation is vital and people can be reassured we will act on this information to keep people safe."
Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 88 of 17 April 2021.
