Power Bank Blasts Inside Senate Building Causing Alarm Among Working Employees
A power bank suddenly exploded inside the Senate building, causing an alarm among employees working at the time.
On Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2026, the incident happened inside the office of the Bills and Index Bureau located on the second floor of the building while the device was being charged.
A Senate employee’s quick response helped prevent the situation from getting worse. The worker immediately used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire coming from the exploded power bank.
The fast action stopped the flames from spreading to nearby furniture and equipment inside the office.
The Bureau of Fire Protection arrived at the scene at around 4:05 in the afternoon to conduct an inspection. After checking the area and making sure there was no remaining danger, authorities declared the situation under control.
Employees were later allowed to return to their work areas once safety was confirmed.
Based on the initial assessment by the Senate’s electrical department, the power bank may have overheated while charging. It was reportedly plugged into an extension cord, which was also affected and burned during the incident.
Investigators believe the overheating may have caused the device to explode. In November 2025, a fire also happened on the third floor of the Senate building.
Authorities reminded employees to always use certified chargers, avoid overloading extension cords, and unplug devices when not in use.
Despite the scare, Senate officials assured the public that safety measures remain in place and that employees are being reminded to stay alert when using electrical devices at work.
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