Chinese boy destroys US$30,000 worth of phones in home fire; dad’s response shocks everyone (opens original article in a new tab)

A Chinese boy accidentally caused a fire that destroyed US$30,000 worth of phones, and his father's calm response to the incident was praised online.

• A five-year-old boy in China accidentally started a fire by igniting a tissue with sparks from a power strip.
• The fire destroyed nearly 30 phones, including over half iPhones, causing over 200,000 yuan in damages.
• The boy's father calmly taught him about consequences despite the significant financial loss.