Wayne Trenholm lost his home to a fire Oct. 13.

He knows how it started, and the Comox Valley resident wants to warn others of the danger.

Trenholm said the fire in his trailer home on Arnett Road, just outside Courtenay, was caused by a cosmetic mirror left on the window sill.

The mirror reflected the sunshine coming through the window and started a fire in his closet.

The fire quickly spread and by the time the Courtenay Fire Department arrived, his trailer was fully engulfed.

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Trenholm said a friend of his had the same experience last year.

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He said he is hoping his misfortune can serve as a pre-emptive lesson for other people out there, as to how easily fires can start.

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Trenholm has been overwhelmed with the support he has received from the community since losing his home.

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He also thanked the Courtenay Travelodge for allowing him to bring his two dogs with him when he stayed there for a couple of days after the fire.

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