Hong Kong woman arrested for power theft after fatal pet fire

A 56-year-old woman in Hong Kong has been arrested for alleged electricity theft following a fire in her Mong Kok apartment that resulted in the deaths of five pets. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, occurred while the woman was reportedly out with her air conditioner running. Power company checks revealed irregularities in the electricity supply, leading to her apprehension. The incident also led to the evacuation of approximately 50 residents, though no human injuries were reported. AI

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• Clapham High Street railway station
• Hong Kong
• Mong Kok
• Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• Tung Choi Street

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