Doe, a South Lake Tahoe resident who recently moved from the midwest, was arrested on suspicion of manufacturing a controlled substance, arson and child endangerment following the blast.
The child endangerment allegation arose from the presence of a young child in a nearby apartment, Catchings said. No one was hurt in the explosion.
Glass from the windows was sent as far as 100 feet from the building and Doe was lucky to escape injury, Catchings said.
Doe remained in custody in El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe Friday afternoon. It is unknown if he has an attorney.
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