Extremely hot temperatures are expected in much of the country this summer.
The interior of a car is one of the most dangerous places for young children and pets during a heat wave. But everyday items can also be dangerous.One of the unexpected risks is the ability for water bottles -- specifically clear bottles that contain clear liquid -- to start a fire, David Richardson, administration major for the Midwest City Fire Department in Oklahoma, told ABC News.
Richardson emphasized that the "perfect storm" of conditions would need to be present for this phenomenon to occur. Not only would the bottle and liquid need to be clear, but sunlight would have to enter the car just right. Vehicles with tinted windows probably would not pose a similar risk, he said.Ingesting liquid that has been baking inside of a plastic water bottle in a hot car for a period of time could also impact human health.
If the plastic casing surrounding the battery melts and exposes the lithium-ion battery to direct sunlight in addition to the high temperatures, there is a possibility it could explode, Richardson said.
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