Innocent-Looking Things That Almost Caused Hazardous Fires

11. Boy Accidentally Sets Lawn On Fire With Magnifying Glass He Got As Christmas Present

hazardous fireNissa-Lynn Parson
Christmas Day was memorable to say the least! My twelve year old son Cayden, who is an avid reader, an honor student, and interested in science, asked for a magnifying glass for Christmas. (It’s like a basketball player asking for basketball shoes.) We thought it was for reading, but instead he tried to see if he could light a fire with it! We discovered that he and his two brothers went out on the driveway to see if they could burn a couple holes in some newspaper. Everything was under control until the boys came running into the house telling us that a corner of the lawn was on fire and the Christmas lights were melting! Justin and I rushed outside to see the entire front lawn turning black!

We grabbed buckets, turned on the hose and sprinklers, and I grabbed blankets to smother and trap it – before it could spread any more into the neighbors yard! What a sight to see – a bunch of people running around crazy trying to put a front lawn fire out while wearing matching Christmas jammies!
I want to reiterate this was an accident. It could have been worse but it wasn’t. So instead of a tragedy it will now be a Christmas to remember! 2019- The Christmas the lawn lit on fire.
Oh and never buy a magnifying glass for your son!

12. My Crystal Ball Paper Weight Burnt A Hole In My Homework

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13. Martha Stewart Posts Terrifying Photos After Her Makeup Mirror Almost “Ignited” Her Bathroom

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BEWARE!!!!! While I was in Tasmania my master bathroom had a serious problem A magnifying makeup mirror , sitting on the back of the toilet , happened to catch the rays if the afternoon sun , reflecting them directly onto the painted window sill . The light was so intense that the paint scorched and smoked And almost ignited ! My housekeeper smelled the burning paint and stopped the problem Please take care not to let such a queer thing happen in your home!!!!!

14. My Mom Accidentally Left Her Mirror In Front Of The Window Over The Day. After Coming Back She Found This…

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15. My Snowglobe Acted As A Magnifying Glass And Burnt A Line Into My Curtain

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16. The Sun Came Through The Window Of My New Apartment And Hit A Mirror, Setting My Carpet On Fire

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17. A Magnifying Mirror Burnt A Window Frame In A Rented Apartment. Suggestions?

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18. Woman’s Warning After Make-Up Mirror Almost Causes Bedroom Blaze

hazardous fireRachael Myers