Firefighters Warn Public Of Dangers Of Leaving Water Bottles In Cars

Firefighters Warn Public Of Dangers Of Leaving Water Bottles In Cars

Firefighters are warning people to not leave plastic water bottles in cars during extreme heat.

They say leaving a plastic bottle of water in a hot car in direct sunlight can start a fire in just minutes.

In order for that to happen, firefighters say the bottle would have to be full.

Then, the water and plastic could create a magnifying effect, which could set the inside of the vehicle or a piece of plastic on fire.

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Firefighters suggest putting bottled water in the trunk instead if it has to be kept in the vehicle.