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Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze

Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze

In a tragic incident, a woman in South Korea accidentally set her apartment building on fire while attempting to kill a cockroach. The fire quickly spread, causing significant damage and leading to the death of a neighbour. According to reports, the woman was using a flammable liquid to eliminate the cockroach, but the flames quickly engulfed her apartment. In a desperate attempt to flee, a neighbour fell from a window and died from the fall. The blaze caused extensive damage to the apartment block, with several other residents also sustaining injuries as they tried to evacuate. Firefighters were called to the scene and managed to extinguish the fire, but the damage had already been done. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of using flammable substances to deal with household pests. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the tragic death.

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