Another Home Blown to Bits by Bug Bomb Use
A tenant in Citrus Heights, California successfully removed the cockroaches infesting his apartment by setting off no less than 10 "bug bombs." Unfortunately, he also successfully removed his apartment from the town of Citrus Heights, along with the homes of two other families living in the building.
Fire officials believe a refrigerator caused a spark that ignited the highly flammable pesticide in the air. The resulting explosion sent glass flying across the street, and separated the walls from the roof of the multi-unit dwelling.
How many times can I say this, people? If you're using one of those indoor "bug bombs," you must both read and follow the directions on the label. They aren't recommendations. They aren't suggestions. The directions are both legal requirements of the product's use and important steps to insure your safety.
So let's review what went wrong here. First, unless you just bought Aaron Spelling's mansion, you will never need 10 bug bombs in one residence. Apartments typically require just a single defogger, and larger homes might require two at most. Second, any and all potential sources of sparks must be turned off prior to detonating these flammable pesticides indoors. That includes stoves and water heaters, as well as appliances that cycle on and off, like air conditioners or refrigerators.
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Source: The Modesto Bee
Comments
That is funny and sad. I bet the roaches did survive.
Mythbusters tested that one.