A houseplant caught fire as a result of the high temperatures Bristol is experiencing. On Sunday afternoon, Eliza Llewellyn noticed an "odd burning smell" in her living room, but couldn't locate the cause.
Then she realised that one of her houseplants, which is placed next to a window with the blinds open, had caught fire, resulting in a large, singed hole and black burn marks on the plant. This incident came as a shock to Eliza and her boyfriend, who live together.
Bristol Live contacted Avon Fire and Rescue after the incident, and they have confirmed that the likelihood of incidents like this in hot weather is a 'real risk'. They have issued some guidance for houseplant owners to keep safe during the heatwave.
