"Water Bottle: An Unexpected Car Fire Culprit"

During the summer, leaving a clear plastic water bottle filled with water in a car can pose a fire risk. The water acts like a magnifying glass, intensifying sunlight that can potentially burn through car interiors, as demonstrated by an incident in Avondale, Arizona. While the likelihood of this occurrence is low, it is a known risk. To prevent such incidents, it's recommended to use insulated metal water bottles or keep clear plastic bottles out of direct sunlight, such as in a trunk or cooler.