Defective charger causes smoke cloud in student room Leuven: "2 residents to the hospital"

A defective charger caused a smoke cloud in a student room in Leuven, leading to two residents being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The incident occurred in Diestsestraat, where firefighters responded to reports of a fire. A police spokesperson indicated that an overheated power bank or charger was responsible for the smoke. The two individuals present inhaled too much smoke and required medical attention.