An explosion last month at 4206 13th Avenue in Borough Park was caused by a recently-evicted resident who, out for revenge, poured gasoline on a stairway and ignited it, FDNY officials said.

Francisca Figueroa, owner of the Franchezka Unisex hair salon in Park Slope, was ejected from her apartment at the three-story building after a dispute with the landlord, Terry Sussman.

The resulting explosion killed Figueroa, as well as tenant Ligia Puello, who lived in the third floor, and injured 12 others. (more…)

Source: Borough Park explosion ruled arson