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Can Mirror Balls Cause Fires. The london fire brigade recently posted on twitter about a house fire that started because of sunlight reflecting off a mirror. As the country faces its longest heatwave. It’s well known that care must be taken when placing a mirror in a garden to avoid causing confusion to birds, which can become disoriented by their own reflections. However, what’s less commonly talked about is the potential for mirrors to cause accidental fires if they are placed in direct sunlight. One should avoid positioning them in a spot that receives direct and full sunlight for long periods. Other than starting a fire, this. It is possible for a garden mirror, or other reflective item, to start a fire. Homeowners are being urged to take steps to protect their homes as mirrors and glass left in direct sunlight pose as fire risks. He says concave mirrors can cause the fires. These mirrors are a fire hazard because they intensify the sun's rays and act similarly to a magnifying glass. It may sound like an urban myth, but it can and does happen. Mirrors can concentrate sunlight and, if this light strikes a combustible surface in sufficient quantities then a fire could be. This is why you should never place curved mirrors outside in the garden.

It may sound like an urban myth, but it can and does happen. Other than starting a fire, this. This is why you should never place curved mirrors outside in the garden. As the country faces its longest heatwave. However, what’s less commonly talked about is the potential for mirrors to cause accidental fires if they are placed in direct sunlight. Homeowners are being urged to take steps to protect their homes as mirrors and glass left in direct sunlight pose as fire risks. He says concave mirrors can cause the fires. Mirrors can concentrate sunlight and, if this light strikes a combustible surface in sufficient quantities then a fire could be. One should avoid positioning them in a spot that receives direct and full sunlight for long periods. It’s well known that care must be taken when placing a mirror in a garden to avoid causing confusion to birds, which can become disoriented by their own reflections.

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Can Mirror Balls Cause Fires Homeowners are being urged to take steps to protect their homes as mirrors and glass left in direct sunlight pose as fire risks. He says concave mirrors can cause the fires. As the country faces its longest heatwave. This is why you should never place curved mirrors outside in the garden. However, what’s less commonly talked about is the potential for mirrors to cause accidental fires if they are placed in direct sunlight. The london fire brigade recently posted on twitter about a house fire that started because of sunlight reflecting off a mirror. It’s well known that care must be taken when placing a mirror in a garden to avoid causing confusion to birds, which can become disoriented by their own reflections. It may sound like an urban myth, but it can and does happen. These mirrors are a fire hazard because they intensify the sun's rays and act similarly to a magnifying glass. One should avoid positioning them in a spot that receives direct and full sunlight for long periods. Mirrors can concentrate sunlight and, if this light strikes a combustible surface in sufficient quantities then a fire could be. Homeowners are being urged to take steps to protect their homes as mirrors and glass left in direct sunlight pose as fire risks. Other than starting a fire, this. It is possible for a garden mirror, or other reflective item, to start a fire.