YEOVIL fire crews rushed to extinguish a property blaze started by a small mirror left in direct sunlight.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were notified of the fire at 2.49pm on the afternoon of Wednesday (July 30) and immediately sent Yeovil crews to the scene.
Once there, the firefighters confirmed that a small fire, started by a small mirror left near a window in direct sunlight, was working its way up the textile wall hangings in the bedroom and was at risk of spreading.
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Firefighters said they quickly put out the blaze before any more damage could be caused.
A spokesperson for Yeovil Fire Station said: “Luckily, on this occasion, not too much damage was caused, but a good lesson has been learnt.
“Leaving mirrors in view of direct sunlight can cause a fire to ignite, by reflecting on to other objects within the room and rapidly heating them.”
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