A 37-year-old man is accused of causing an explosive apartment fire in Omaha that displaced 14 people, Omaha police confirmed to KETV.David Revers faces a charge of first-degree arson in relation to the fire at an apartment building near 73rd and Blondo streets on Dec. 15. At least 14 people, including three children, were displaced after the fire, officials said. There were no reported injuries.Previous coverage: Omaha fire crews respond to apparent apartment explosion that displaced 14 people, including 3 childrenBattalion Chief Coby Werner said the building used to be a house and was converted into apartment units.According to court documents, the fire, which occurred around 3:03 a.m., was determined to be intentionally set.Around 4:28 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man who was possibly burned on his hands near 67th and Shirley streets, according to court documents.Officers found Revers, who said his “heater blew up on him …
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