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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Many of us keep mirrors near windows for the benefit of having natural light while styling your hair or doing your make-up, but as one mum has warned, it can cause real trouble if left there during a heatwave.
Rebecca Thompson posted a video on Facebook which showed the sunlight bouncing off the reflective surface of her mirror and shining directly onto the plastic of her window frame - causing it to heat up and start smoking in seconds.
Issuing a stark warning, Rebecca said: “This is just a reminder to you, your family and friends not to leave mirrors on your windowsill.
“This was the magnified side of the mirror but it's easy to forget it's there when you only use one side ... this was 6:44 am this morning. I'm glad I caught it when I did.”
After some questioned why she’d done it, Rebecca added: “I would just like to point out that it’s a nine-second video in a controlled environment. I think the awareness is worth the nine seconds.”
Magnifying beauty mirrors can concentrate the sun’s rays and can cause nearby objects, such as curtains, clothing, paper or furniture to set fire.
Anything that is reflective, such as glasses of water, should be kept away from windows to reduce the risk of a fire breaking out.
Since posting the video, its attracted tens of thousands of shares, and is even being used by Scotland Fire and Rescue Service who want to use it in their fire safety sessions in schools and within communities.
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