Residents of the building at Bauskas Street 15 in Rīga remain displaced nearly a year after a gas explosion rendered their homes uninhabitable on January 2nd. Latvian Television’s “Aizliegtais paņēmiens/Forbidden Method” investigated the current state of the damaged building and the well-being of those affected. The explosion left residents homeless and grappling with uncertainty regarding their future housing. The program sought to provide an update on the situation and shed light on the challenges these individuals are facing. Details of the building’s condition and any progress towards restoration or alternative housing solutions were examined. The residents' stories highlight the long-term impact of the incident and the difficulties in rebuilding lives after such a disaster in Rīga, Latvia.