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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Zahna Eklund

Woman's near-miss with mirror shows how quickly fire can start at home on sunny day

The sun is finally shining and summer is officially upon us, and while most would agree that the sunny weather is a good thing, it does also mean we have to start keeping an eye on the dangers of the sun.

Whether you're susceptible to sunburn, have children that you need to keep safe from dehydration, or have pets that could overheat in the baking sun, there are many risks that we're all aware of when it comes to warm weather.

But there's also a fair few dangers that we're not so clued up on - including the potentially devastating effects of keeping a mirror on your windowsill or near your window when the sun is shining directly on it.

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