12-Year-Old Boy Causes Office Fire in Ningbo, China

A 12-year-old boy in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China, caused an office to be completely destroyed after playing with fire. The parent had brought the child to work to strengthen their emotional bond.

Thu May 14 2026

Office Completely Destroyed by Fire

On April 30, an office in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China, was completely destroyed after a 12-year-old boy played with fire. According to Red Star News, the boy was brought to work by one of his parents, and while the parent was busy with work, the boy, left alone in the office, became bored and started the fire. The type of company the parent works for has not been specified.

Child Accompanied Parent to Work for Bonding

It was reported that the parent brought the boy to work with the intention of enhancing their emotional bond. However, during working hours, the child was left unattended in the office, leading him to play with fire. The incident resulted in the complete destruction of the office, with no further details on the extent of the damage or the company type currently available.

*Source: SCMP (2026-05-14)*

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