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Using a blowtorch to exterminate bed bugs is an unsafe and ineffective method that can lead to accidental fires.

Public SafetyApr 19, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
A person in Liège attempted to eliminate bed bugs using a blowtorch, which resulted in a fire. The incident highlights the dangers of improper pest control methods and the potential for accidental property damage.

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Using a blowtorch to exterminate bed bugs is an unsafe and ineffective method that can lead to accidental fires.
Parent: Public SafetyEntity: Pest Control MethodsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 19, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026Target: Using a blowtorch to exterminate bed bugs

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[dhnet] Liège : il veut exterminer des punaises de lit avec un chalumeau… et déclenche un incendie #Liège https://www.dhnet.be/regions/liege/2026/04/19/liege-il-veut-exterminer-des-punaises-de-lit-avec-un-chalumeau-et-declenche-un-incendie-3WONXLCAANHKPAZCNQJQ7UDH3A/
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[dhnet region] Liège : il veut exterminer des punaises de lit avec un chalumeau… et déclenche un incendie #Liège https://www.dhnet.be/regions/liege/2026/04/19/liege-il-veut-exterminer-des-punaises-de-lit-avec-un-chalumeau-et-declenche-un-incendie-3WONXLCAANHKPAZCNQJQ7UDH3A/
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 19, 2026
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[dhnet region] Seraing : un incendie se déclare rue du Chêne, une victime évacuée #Liège https://www.dhnet.be/regions/liege/2026/04/21/seraing-un-incendie-se-declare-rue-du-chene-une-victime-evacuee-RMTAUTAE7ND4BPQVIAVCPQUJRY/
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 21, 2026
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