Fire blamed on flammable items on window sill

An aerosol and lighter left in direct sunlight are thought to have exploded

Fire fighters said a blaze at a property in Ashford, Kent, was probably caused by a lighter and aerosol being left on a window sill.

The fire broke out in the bathroom of a house in Imperial Way on Wednesday.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has warned people not to leave flammable objects in direct sunlight.

A spokesperson said the items probably exploded after getting too hot.

The fire caused extensive damage to the property's bathroom

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