- The explosion appears to have blown a hole in the wooden door of the toilet.
These are the shocking remains of a bathroom inferno after an aerosol can and lighter allegedly exploded – as firefighters warn not to leave sprays in direct sunlight.
The explosion appears to have blown a hole in the wooden door of the toilet while the walls and floor are blackened.
The thick window glass was shattered by the force of the explosion, while a black hairbrush appeared to have melted in the intense heat.
In the remains of the windowsill are three charred aerosol cans which would have been exposed to direct heat from the sun through the window, while a lighter is also visible at the head of a spray.
And the explosion appears to have torn off the wall – stripping the paint and digging a charred line to the floor.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said a lighter and an aerosol spray were left on a window sill in direct sunlight and exploded. No injuries were reported.
The explosion appears to have blown a hole in the wooden door of the toilet while the walls and floor are blackened.
In the remains of the windowsill are three charred aerosol cans which would have been exposed to direct heat from the sun through the window, while a lighter can also be seen at the head of a spray.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said a lighter and an aerosol spray were left on a window sill in direct sunlight and exploded. No injuries reported
The fire service said: “This is a reminder to keep window sills free of reflective or highly flammable objects which could start a fire if placed in direct sunlight, as is what happened in Ashford. “
“Crews believe an aerosol or lighter exploded after becoming too hot.
“So, make sure you check your home is safe and keep any similar objects away from windows.”
Fire crews were called to the Imperial Way address in Ashford, Kent at around 10.50am yesterday.
After the fire was extinguished, it appeared that it had probably started after flammable objects became too hot.
Firefighter advice warns that you should protect aerosols from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
This includes not storing cans in areas exposed to direct sunlight. If applicable, you must keep the products in their transport packaging.
They also say you should keep them away from sources of ignition and not spray them on an open flame or any incandescent material – adding that you should not smoke during application or shortly after use.
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