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Sunlight through binoculars causes Folkestone flat fire
16:35, 06 April 2020
updated: 16:55, 06 April 2020
Sunlight shining through a pair of binoculars is believed to be the cause of a Folkestone flat fire.
The blaze broke out in the Risborough Lane home at 11.30am.
It is believed a beam of sunlight set fire to curtains through a pair of binoculars.
Three fire engines attended but no casualties were reported.
A fire service spokesman said: "It’s thought the blaze was caused when sunlight from a skylight window shone into the lens of a pair of binoculars and onto nearby curtains, which caused them to catch alight.
"Following the incident, firefighters are advising people to ensure all mirrors and reflective objects, such as crystal and glass ornaments, are kept out of direct sunlight, to reduce the risk of a fire."
The team were at the scene for 45 minutes.
