Firefighters Warn Public Of Dangers Of Leaving Water Bottles In Cars

Firefighters Urge Caution About Leaving Water Bottles in Cars

Firefighters are warning the public about the hidden dangers of leaving plastic water bottles in cars, as they can potentially start fires under certain conditions.

The hazard arises when sunlight passes through a water-filled bottle, acting similarly to a magnifying glass.

When sunlight filters through a plastic water bottle, it can concentrate light onto a flammable surface, increasing the risk of ignition.

Firefighters have demonstrated that this process can happen surprisingly quickly, sometimes within minutes.

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