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Roach Bombs Blamed For DeKalb Apartment Explosion

Posted: 2:44 pm EST November 25, 2008Updated: 6:10 pm EST November 25, 2008

DeKalb County fire officials say a woman’s attempt to get rid of bugs in her apartment caused an explosion Tuesday morning.

Capt. Eric Jackson with the DeKalb County Fire Department said a woman set off 14 indoor foggers – also known as roach bombs – in her Columbia Drive apartment before she left for work. Fire officials said the foggers interacted with a pilot light which caused an explosion.

SLIDESHOW: DeKalb Apartment Explosion Scene

Several windows in the apartment building were blown out. Part of a brick facade on the back of the building was also blown off.

The explosion caused a loud boom, which scared residents, but no one was hurt.

VIDEO: Roach Bombs Blamed For DeKalb Apartment Explosion

The renter spoke with Channel 2’s Jovita Moore and she said she felt awful about the incident. The woman said she was sorry and that she was thankful everyone in her building was OK.

Four families were relocated to other apartments.

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