BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - Water is supposed to help put out fires - not cause them. But officials in Washington state are blaming water
for starting a fire that charred the back of a home. The water in this case was in a glass bowl left out for a dog.
Investigators say rays from the sun caused the bowl of water to act like a magnifying glass and start a fire on the home's wooden deck. Authorities say
they did manage to rule out any other possible causes, like electrical wiring or some other issue.
The homeowners were away and the family dog was rescued after neighbors noticed the smoke and flames. Damage to the home is estimated at $215,000.
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