The interior of a car is one of the most dangerous places for young children and pets during a heat wave. But everyday items can also be dangerous.
Water bottles, for example, pose unique hazards when temperatures begin to climb, according to experts.
One of the unexpected risks is the ability for water bottles — specifically clear bottles that contain clear liquid — to start a fire, David Richardson, administration major for the Midwest City Fire Department in Oklahoma, told ABC News.
Depending on the presence of sunlight, the reflective qualities of the bottle and liquid can heat up nearby objects to the point of fire ignition if hot enough, Richardson said.
When Richardson first learned of the potential danger of water bottles, he…
