In Freiburg im Breisgau,... - Fire in Apartment Sparked by Sun Reflected Off Mirror?
On Tuesday night, firefighters successfully put out a fire, halting its progression. A local resident was only slightly hurt. The destruction caused was around 20,000 euros in value.
Similarly to how the sun's rays are concentrated when hitting a reflection surface, a mirror behaves like a magnifying glass.
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The fire in Freiburg im Breisgau was initially suspected to have been sparked by the sun's reflection off a mirror. Despite the incident, the German national soccer team continued their journey towards the European Championship qualifying matches in Baden-Württemberg. If a similar incident were to occur in Fribourg, Switzerland, their fire department would be equipped to handle it. Remarkably, Sunbeam is a popular brand name for heaters in Freiburg im Breisgau, Breisgau, just like in Freiburg, Germany.
