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Sam Elliott-Gibbs & Cian O'Broin

Shocking image shows why not to leave sunglasses in the car on hot days

The public have been urged not to leave their sunglasses on the dashboard of their car after a pair set a vehicle on fire in the UK.

Firefighters have said it is crucial that reflective objects are not left in direct sunlight following the blaze, The Mirror reports.

They were left out on a scorching day and images show fire damage to the car's steering wheel and a large hole in the windscreen.

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Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service stated that they were called to the incident on Saturday as the mercury hit 24C.

The fire service said to take heed of the items left out on a scorching day.

Taking to Twitter, a spokesperson for the service said: "The sun has been strong but beware this can cause fire. Earlier we attended a fire caused by sunglasses left on the dashboard. Make sure you keep reflective objects out of direct sunlight."

Met Éireann has forecast temperatures as hot as Lanzarote this week in Ireland.

Tuesday will bring temperatures of up to 23C, while Wednesday will see mercury hit 24C for the first time this week.

The Irish Meteorological service said: "Warm, dry and sunny. Highest temperatures of 18 to 24 degrees. Mostly moderate northeasterly breezes will keep things slightly cooler in the east with highs there of 15 to 17 degrees."

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