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Hong Kong woman arrested for power theft after fatal pet fire

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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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Hong Kong woman arrested for power theft after fatal pet fire

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Dansk(DA) · Ambrose Li ·

    Woman arrested over power theft after Hong Kong flat fire kills 5 pets

    A Hong Kong woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity after a fire broke out in her Mong Kok flat, killing three cats and two dogs. Investigators said on Friday that the 56-year-old, surnamed Chan, had left her Tung Choi Street flat at about 6pm the previous day …

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