A young woman in South Korea is facing criminal charges after a fire broke out in her apartment building while she was trying to kill a cockroach with a makeshift flamethrower, resulting in the death of her neighbor. The 20-something woman allegedly used a lighter and flammable spray to set the cockroach ablaze, sparking a larger fire that spread rapidly through the building in Osan, a city about 30 miles south of Seoul.
The blaze, which occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, October 20, forced residents to flee for their lives, with some attempting to escape through windows. According to local police, the woman has admitted to using this method before and has been deemed a flight risk, leading authorities to issue an arrest warrant.
The woman is expected to face charges of accidental fire and causing death by negligence. The incident has drawn widespread attention, highlighting the dangers of reckless behavior and the devastating consequences that can follow.