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Concave skyscraper ‘melts’ parked car

ENGLAND: The developers of a London skyscraper that reflects sunlight at such intense levels that it warped panels and melted mirrors on a parked car will not need to break the bank to fix the problem, a source said.

The Walkie Talkie tower in the city’s insurance district, which is being developed by Canary Wharf Group and Land Securities, was blamed for damaging a nearby Jaguar car this week.