In an effort to stay hydrated this summer, many people keep a bottle of water close.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — In an effort to stay hydrated this summer, many people keep a bottle of water close.
But in some cases, that can be a problem.
Dioni Amuchastegue, a battery technician on the west coast, recently made a mistake that is now educating people across the country, including right here in Kentuckiana.
"I looked over and noticed that light was being refracted through a water bottle and starting to catch the seat on fire."
Amuchastegue said the water bottle became a magnifying glass for the sunlight.
The spark generated by the sunlight and water bottle even surprised firefighters.
"I guess I never thought about it before, but it makes sense," Brooks said.
"So I would highly recommend that you keep any, especially clear plastic water bottles, out of direct sunlight."
Firefighters say if you don’t want to take the bottle with you, putting it under your seat is another option.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued to customers of Ramsey Water Company and Palmyra Waterworks.
Officials with the Ramsey Water Company are advising customers living in zones A, B or C to boil their water for three minutes before consumption because of a main break.
Palmyra Waterworks officials are also advising customers to boil their water for three minutes minimum before consumption until further notice because of the break at Ramsey Water.
No other details were available.
Zone maps for customers of Ramsey Water Company can be found by clicking here.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A boil water advisory is in effect for some residents in Washington County, Indiana after a water main break.
The East Washington Rural Water Company tells WDRB the advisory was issued for residents near Pekin.
Residents who live on Eastern School Road, Motsinger Road and Olive Branch Road are encouraged to boil their water.
The advisory is expected to remain in place until at least Wednesday, according to the company.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A boil water advisory is in effect for some residents in Washington County, Indiana after a water main break.
The East Washington Rural Water Company tells WDRB the advisory was issued for residents near Pekin.
Residents who live on Eastern School Road, Motsinger Road and Olive Branch Road are encouraged to boil their water.
The advisory is expected to remain in place until at least Wednesday, according to the company.
Copyright 2018 WDRB News.
All rights reserved.