Plastic tray melts as sun reflects off metal stool during intense heat
Published date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:43:08 +0700This is the shocking moment a plastic tray melted after sunlight bounced off a metal stool, directing a concentrated beam of heat onto the container.
A homeowner noticed smoke rising from the black plastic container sitting atop a green laundry basket in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
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Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand |
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31/03/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP177442 |
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Duration: 00:38 |
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Rating: News safe |
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