DISASTER● LOW16h ago · Oct 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Mobile battery catches fire while charging during absence from desk; Tokyo Chofu City disciplines staff
Asahi Shimbun · east asia
A mobile battery caught fire while charging at a staff member's desk in Tokyo's Chofu City, leading to disciplinary action against the staff. This incident highlights a workplace safety concern related to electronic devices.
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