Ohio woman accidentally burns down home while trying to kill bed bugs with rubbing alcohol
Associated Press
December 9, 2017
Three people have been injured and 10 people left homeless after a woman accidentally started a fire while trying to kill bed bugs with rubbing alcohol at a multi-family home in Cincinnati, authorities say.
WXIX-TV reports it is the second time in two weeks that a fire sparked by attempts to kill bed bugs has caused extensive damage in Cincinnati.
Officials say the fire around midnight on Friday heavily damaged a five-unit building and sent three people to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
A resident who uploaded video to Facebook of the incident told the television station: 'Where I got here the whole house was on fire.'
Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The Red Cross is finding lodging for the three teenagers and seven adults who are affected.
Damage is estimated at $250,000.
The woman was apparently near a flame while using the alcohol.
Eight people were left homeless November 28 when a 13-year-old boy set fire to an apartment building after dousing a bed bug with alcohol.
Those seeking to get rid of bed bugs are advised to hire a professional, per an announcement from the Cincinnati Fire Department.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help with costs relating to the fire.
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