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Sunlight reflecting off a crystal ornament is believed to have started a fire at a flat. Two fire engines attended the blaze in Crouch Lane, Selling at 4.20pm on Saturday. Paramedics cared for two people who had suffered smoke inhalation. It is believed to have started when sunlight bounced off a crystal ornament and onto curtains. The fire service is reminding people to keep light reflecting or shiny objects out of direct sunlight The call ended at around 7pm.

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