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 ...

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