Fish bowl sets British home on fire

LONDON - A goldfish bowl kept close to a window started a fire at a house in Britain as sun rays caused a “magnifying glass” effect on the bowl, family members said.

Daily Express reported Thursday that sun rays caused the “magnifying glass” effect on the bowl, setting the wooden table it was on alight. The incident took place in Halkyn, Flintshire, north Wales.

The family members were relieved that firemen were able to save their house, but their goldfish died.

“We always make sure we unplug everything and couldnt imagine what could have caused it. Eventually, the firemen worked out what had happened.

The sun shining through (the bowl) set fire to the table, which ignited the curtains above it. The goldfish bowl exploded. The whole room is ruined. Well need a new ceiling, a family member was quoted as saying.