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Power bank fire injures 3, kills 4 cats in Hong Kong housing estate

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A power bank fire in a Hong Kong apartment resulted in three people sustaining injuries and four cats losing their lives. The incident, which occurred early Thursday morning in Cheung Sha Wan, prompted the evacuation of nearly 80 residents from the So Uk Estate. Firefighters responded quickly to extinguish the blaze and treat those affected by smoke inhalation and minor injuries. AI

RANK_REASON This is a local news report about a minor fire incident with no broader AI or tech implications.

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Power bank fire injures 3, kills 4 cats in Hong Kong housing estate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

    3 people injured, 4 cats dead after power bank catches fire in Hong Kong flat

    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…

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