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Shower steam burns Rs 1.3 lakh hole in womans pocket after fire alarm goes off

An Indian woman living in Australia, identified as Vamika, has claimed she was charged A$1,800, around Rs 1.3 lakh, after steam from a five-minute shower allegedly triggered a building fire alarm. She said the alarm sounded after she showered without using the exhaust fan. Her account, which has not been independently verified, sparked debate over the charge and alarm system.

19 Aug 2026 5:34 pm