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Boy's phone shop fire destroys $30,000 worth of iPhones in China

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A young boy in Shenzhen, China, accidentally started a fire that destroyed approximately $30,000 worth of mobile phones, including nearly 30 iPhones, stored in his father's home workshop. The father, who owns an uninsured mobile phone shop, reacted calmly to the incident, which was reportedly caused by the child playing with a short-circuiting power strip. The story gained significant attention on Chinese social media, with discussions about the event reaching over 50 million views. AI

RANK_REASON This is a human-interest story about a child's accident and a parent's reaction, not a significant industry event or release.

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Boy's phone shop fire destroys $30,000 worth of iPhones in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    Chinese boy destroys US$30,000 worth of phones in home fire; dad’s response shocks everyone

    A boy in southern China accidentally ignited dozens of mobile phones while playing at home, but his father’s remarkably calm reaction has garnered praise online. The father, surnamed Peng, operates a mobile phone shop in Shenzhen and utilises part of his home as a workshop for st…

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