Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze

Published: 10/21/2025
Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze
In South Korea, a woman accidentally set her apartment building on fire while trying to kill a cockroach with a homemade flamethrower, resulting in a deadly outcome. The fire led to the death of a neighbor and left eight others with smoke inhalation injuries. Blasting cockroaches with flamethrowers has gained popularity on social media, despite the dangerous consequences, as seen in previous incidents globally. This tragic event in Osan city highlights the risks of using extreme methods to deal with household pests.