Water Bowl Starts Fire

House Fire Dog bowl blamed for $215000 in damages.
by Associated Press
Published: Wed, May 20, 2009 - 6:03 am CST Last Updated: Wed, May 20, 2009 - 6:07 am CST
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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mob1 Says:
Wed, May 20, 2009 at 12:27 pm

Breaking News: Insurance Companies just relesed data that insurance premiums will rise for those who own cats or dogs and use glass bowls for water. New studies show that water in animal dishes now cause fire when left in direct sunlight.
More details to come…LOL

cmb1 Says:
Wed, May 20, 2009 at 12:16 pm

I have heard it all! LOL

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