2025年10月6日凌晨，日本京都市南區的「京都八條酒店」（Hotel Kyoto Hachijo）發生一起火災事故，事件起因是一名中國旅客所攜帶的行動電源（充電寶）疑似自燃，引發二樓客房起火。事故發生於凌晨1點40分左右，火勢雖然在短時間內被撲滅，但由於當時酒店內約有兩千名住客，整棟建築仍被迫緊急疏散。所幸整起事件並未造成任何人員傷亡。

根據京都消防局與警方的調查，起火房間內住有兩名三十多歲的中國籍女性旅客。她們在睡夢中聞到異味並發現煙霧後，立刻撥打報警電話求助。酒店方面在接獲通報後，迅速啟動火災應急系統，通知所有樓層的住客疏散。由於火警警報聲響遍全館，許多旅客驚慌中僅穿著睡衣逃出房間，有人甚至抱著行李與孩子在寒夜中聚集到外面的避難區。不過整體疏散過程井然有序，並未出現混亂或踩踏事件。

消防人員趕抵現場後，立即控制火勢並於短時間內將火焰撲滅。根據現場勘驗結果，火源集中於房間內的一個便攜式充電寶，疑似因內部鋰電池過熱或電路故障而引燃周邊物品。目前警方與消防單位仍在持續調查該產品的品牌與購買來源，不排除為品質不良或偽劣電池所致。日本消防廳指出，過去三年中，全國範圍內因行動電源自燃引發的火災已超過一百起，類似事件呈現上升趨勢，顯示消費電子產品的安全風險日益受到關注。

由於「京都八條酒店」地處JR京都車站對面，是外國遊客最常下榻的住宿地之一，此次火災迅速引起社交媒體熱議。相關關鍵詞如「京都酒店火災」「中國遊客充電寶」等登上日本與中國的熱門搜尋榜。部分目擊者在社群平台上分享當時的逃生畫面，描述濃煙瀰漫與警報聲交錯的緊張場面，也有旅客稱讚酒店工作人員冷靜、專業的應對措施。

事件過後，酒店對受影響的旅客表示歉意，並提供臨時住宿與補償方案。京都市政府與消防單位也趁機再次呼籲旅客，應避免使用未經安全認證的行動電源或長時間充電，特別是在旅館等密閉環境中更應提高警覺。這起事件不僅讓人警醒電子設備潛在的安全隱患，也引發對旅遊安全管理及跨國旅客教育的再度討論。

In the early hours of October 6, 2025, a fire broke out at the Kyoto Hachijo Hotel in Kyoto’s Minami Ward, Japan, after a portable power bank carried by Chinese tourists reportedly caught fire. The incident occurred at around 1:40 a.m., forcing the evacuation of approximately 2,000 guests from the building. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

According to reports from the Kyoto Fire Department and local police, the fire started in a second-floor guest room occupied by two Chinese women in their thirties. The pair noticed a burning smell and smoke before calling the emergency services. The hotel promptly activated its fire emergency protocol, sounding alarms across all floors and organizing an orderly evacuation. Many guests fled in panic, some wearing only pajamas, while families gathered in the cold night outside the hotel. Despite the suddenness of the incident, the evacuation proceeded smoothly without any chaos or stampedes.

Firefighters arrived quickly and managed to extinguish the blaze in a short time. Investigators later determined that the source of the fire was a portable charger (power bank) that had likely overheated or suffered an internal malfunction. Authorities are currently investigating the make and origin of the device, suspecting that it may have been a low-quality or defective product. Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency noted that over the past three years, the country has recorded more than 100 fires caused by power banks, reflecting a growing safety concern linked to portable electronic devices.

The Kyoto Hachijo Hotel is located directly across from JR Kyoto Station, a major transportation hub and a popular area for international tourists. As such, the fire quickly became a trending topic on social media platforms in both Japan and China, with hashtags like “Kyoto Hotel Fire” gaining wide attention. Witnesses shared footage and firsthand accounts describing thick smoke, loud alarms, and the confusion of nighttime evacuation. Some travelers praised the hotel staff for their calm and professional response throughout the ordeal.

After the incident, the hotel issued an apology to affected guests and arranged temporary accommodation as well as compensation. The Kyoto city government and fire authorities used the opportunity to remind the public to avoid using uncertified power banks or leaving them charging for long periods—especially in enclosed environments like hotels.

The event served as a sobering reminder of the hidden dangers posed by electronic devices, sparking renewed discussions about tourist safety, fire prevention, and awareness of product quality standards among international travelers.