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Patient arrested for hospital fire in Hong Kong

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A patient was arrested at Kwong Wah Hospital in Hong Kong for allegedly starting a fire. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when the 25-year-old man, surnamed Wong, reportedly set fire to bedding and restraint belts. No injuries were reported, and the Fire Services Department has classified the blaze as suspicious, with police now investigating the alleged arson. AI

RANK_REASON This is a local crime report about an individual's actions at a hospital, not a significant industry event.

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Patient arrested for hospital fire in Hong Kong

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Patient arrested after bedding, restraint belts set ablaze at Hong Kong hospital

    A patient has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to bedding and restraint belts at a Hong Kong hospital, with no injuries reported. Police arrested the 25-year-old man surnamed Wong at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei for alleged arson. He remained in custody pending furt…

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