Sunlight reflecting from a magnifying glass ignited a set of curtains, a fire service said. Crews were called to a home in ...

Essex Fire and Rescue Service watch manager Neil Byford said: "The occupants had a magnifying glass on the bedside table." He added: "This incident shows how easy it is for magnifying or reflective ...

Essex firefighters have urged people to remove glass objects from windowsills after they caused two fires in a week. Crews ...

Sunlight reflecting from a magnifying glass ignited a set of curtains, a fire service said ... when we don't think the sun is that strong. "Make sure mirrors or glass or crystal objects on ...

Fires destroy their own evidence but there are still enough clues to work out what happened if you know what to look for.