Mirror Causes Warehouse & Office Sunlight Fire

27 July 2018

A fire is believed to have been caused by sunlight reflecting off mirrors onto a combustible item, possibly window blinds.

Six fire engines and 35 firefighters and officers were called to the fire at a warehouse with offices above in Wandsworth, London.

A security guard completing external checks saw smoke coming from the second floor windows and immediately called 999. Eight sprinkler heads went off in the room of origin and helped contain the fire damage to that room.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “The sun is especially strong at the moment but fires caused by refracted sunlight can happen all year round and are actually quite common.

"Our advice is to make sure that you keep mirrors, crystals, glass ornaments and other reflective items out of direct sunlight at all times both at home and in the office.”

Picture: Mirror - for illustration purposes only.

Article written by Brian Shillibeer | Published 27 July 2018

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