DISASTER● ELEVATEDAug 27 · Aug 27, 2026, 6:26 AM
3 people injured, 4 cats dead after power bank catches fire in Hong Kong flat
South China Morning Post
Three people have been injured and four cats have died after a power bank caught fire in a public housing flat in Hong Kong, forcing nearly 80 residents to evacuate. Police said they received a report at 2.51am on Thursday from a resident that the power bank inside her flat at So Uk Estate in Cheung Sha Wan had caught fire and that she managed to escape in time. Multiple other calls reported thick smoke coming from the location. The Fire Services Department said firefighters arrived shortly...
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