Remembering When a Bedbug Problem Turned Dangerous After DIY Fix Sparks Apartment Fire
A Common Problem Took a Dangerous Turn
What started as an attempt to deal with a frustrating bedbug problem quickly turned into a serious emergency after a fire broke out in a multi-family home in Cincinnati.
The incident, which occurred on Dec. 8, left multiple people injured and several families without a place to live.
According to reporting from WKRC Cincinnati, the fire began when a woman used rubbing alcohol in an effort to eliminate bedbugs—an approach that ultimately proved dangerous.
A Quick Fix That Went Wrong
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