Sunlight on mirror causes Essex house blaze - BBC News
Firefighters warn people not to leave mirrors near windows as it can "easily" cause fires.
Part of the furniture had to be cut away after reflected sunlight caused a fire

A bedroom was partially destroyed by a fire caused by sunlight reflecting on a mirror.

The blaze started in a house in Third Avenue, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, on Sunday morning.

It started after "sunlight on a mirror caused a desk to ignite", Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said.

No-one was injured, but an officer warned: "This incident shows how easy it is for magnifying or reflective objects to cause fires."

He added: "Please ensure there are no such objects on your window sills or anywhere in your home where they are in direct sunlight."

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