Innocent things like a chip bowl, a snowball decoration, or a makeup mirror can all become the sources of accidental fire.

SPRINGFIELD, Va. (WUSA9) -- A magnifying glass sitting in direct sunlight ignited an office chair, starting a fire at a home in Fairfax County at 9 a.m. on Friday. On Nov. 20, firefighters responded ...

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