A man accidentally set his apartment on fire while trying to eliminate a cockroach with insecticide, leading to a dangerous explosion.
In a shocking incident, a man in Japan accidentally blew up his apartment while trying to eliminate a cockroach.
This unusual event took place in Kumamoto, a city located on the island of Kyushu.
The incident happened on a Sunday night and left the local community talking about the dangers of using insecticides.
Man sets his apartment on fire after trying to get rid of cockroach with insecticide
The man, who is 54 years old, spotted a cockroach in his home and decided to take action.
He used a large amount of insect spray to kill the insect. However, just a minute after he sprayed, an explosion occurred.
The force of the blast was strong enough to blow out a window on the balcony, and the man suffered minor injuries from the explosion.
When officials investigated the scene, they found burn marks near a traditional Japanese heating table called a kotatsu.
This raised concerns about how dangerous it can be to use insecticides near heat sources or electrical outlets.
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan has reported multiple similar incidents where insecticides have caused explosions.
These cases typically happen when the chemicals come into contact with flames or sparks.
Philip Koehler, an emeritus professor of entomology at the University of Florida, warned: “Applying liquid sprays in certain areas may be extremely hazardous.
“For example, electrical outlets, motors, or exposed wiring pose a potential threat of electrical shock to persons applying water-based pesticide sprays.
Pilot lights and gas flames from heaters and appliances may ignite flammable petroleum-based pesticides.”
This was not the first time someone has had a disaster while trying to get rid of pests.
In another incident in Fresno, California, a man accidentally set his house on fire while trying to get rid of a spider.
The man used a blowtorch to eliminate the spider.
Unfortunately, the torch not only targeted the spider but also ignited other materials in the house.
The fire quickly spread, leading to a significant response from firefighters.
The Fresno Fire Department shared details about the incident on their Facebook page, warning others not to use blowtorches for pest control.
When firefighters arrived, they found flames coming from the house.
Thankfully, they were able to extinguish the fire before it caused major damage.
Although the property suffered some harm, no one was injured in the incident.
However, images from the scene showed charred beams and blackened walls, indicating that repairs would be necessary.
The fire department’s post included a humorous yet serious message.
They said, “We get it, we don’t like spiders either, but it’s never a good idea to use a blowtorch or any other flammable device for pest control.”
They recommended safer methods for dealing with pests, such as using traps or calling a professional pest control service.