Fire service issues warning over online craze of microwaving tinfoil
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has issued an appeal warning those with younger children to be ware of a trend for putting tinfoil in a microwave.
A spokesman for the service said: "One of the latest crazes to go viral is the promise that if you place a scrunched up ball of tin foil in your microwave for six to seven minutes, you will create a beautiful smooth silver orb.
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Hide Ad"The truth is not only doesn't this work, but the likely results will be a microwave fire, and significant damage to your kitchen and your electrics.
"So, we need you to talk to your children and advise them about the dangers of placing foil in a microwave and why it's important that they don't even try."
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