Learn more

A couple had a “lucky” escape after sunlight “bounced” off a mirror in their bedroom and caused part of the room to go up in flames. Sam and Michael were at home in St Margaret’s Banks, Rochester at the time of the “devastating” blaze and were only alerted after their smoke alarms went off. Two fire engines were sent to the scene and crews used hose reel jets to extinguish the flames on the third floor. Crews also rescued Tigger, the family cat. Pictures show the aftermath of the blaze which included various charcoaled items and a melted TV set. Fire crews believe the flames started when sunli…