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

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A 56-year-old woman surnamed Chan was arrested in Hong Kong for alleged electricity theft after a fire in her Mong Kok flat killed three cats and two dogs. The fire is believed to have been caused by a short circuit while she left the air conditioner running. Power supplier CLP discovered irregularities in her electricity supply, leading to her arrest. The incident highlights the dangers of illegal electricity modifications.

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Electricity theft represents economic loss to CLP

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A fire broke out in Chan's Mong Kok flat, killing three cats and two dogs.

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The fire was believed to have been caused by a short circuit.

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Electricity theft represents economic loss to CLP
Fire damage to flat and loss of pets have economic implications

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A Hong Kong woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity after a fire broke out in her Mong Kok flat, resulting in the deaths of 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 with the air conditioner switched on. The flat was believed to have caught fire due to a short circuit.

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The fire was believed to have been caused by a short circuit.

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A 56-year-old woman surnamed Chan was arrested for allegedly stealing electricity.

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A fire broke out in Chan's Mong Kok flat, killing three cats and two dogs.

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Chan left the flat at about 6pm the previous day with the air conditioner switched on.

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Power supplier CLP found irregularities in the flat's electricity supply.

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