Your garden hose could cause serious burns

Summer is here and so is a warning to parents about garden hoses.

The Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Department is reminding you about a 2016 incident where a child was burned by water inside a garden hose heated up by the summer heat.

Here in Las Vegas, a garden hose exposed to direct sunlight during summer can heat the water inside the hose (not flowing) to 130-140 degrees which can cause burns especially to children & animals. Let the water flow a few minutes to cool before spraying on people or animals. pic.twitter.com/FMkzEt27xl

— Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) June 4, 2018

A garden hose exposed to direct sunlight during summer can heat the water inside the hose (not flowing) to 130-140 degrees which can cause burns, especially to children & animals.

If you are working in the heat, stay hydrated and keep a bottle of water close by. Take breaks in the shade as often as possible. If you are exercising outside, limit your strenuous activities to early in the morning or late in the evening. When using a garden hose, if it has been sitting in the sun, make sure to let the water flow through it for a couple of minutes before spraying it on anyone.