A house fire in Greenhithe, Auckland, caused by a cheap phone charger from Temu significantly damaged a family home, prompting a response from five fire trucks and the evacuation of all occupants. The charger, placed on soft material while recharging a phone, overheated and caught fire, leading to the destruction of the bedroom and significant damage to other parts of the house. The family, now displaced and facing repair costs, emphasized the importance of using safe, approved charging cables on hard surfaces to prevent such incidents.
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