No more fried eggs courtesy of 'Walkie Scorchie' skyscraper

Temporary scaffolding has been put in place to shield businesses after a skyscraper in the UK was blamed for starting fires and causing damage by reflecting the sun’s rays.

No more fried eggs courtesy of 'Walkie Scorchie' skyscraper
Wed, 04 Sep, 2013 - 17:04

A general view of temporary scaffold screens which have been erected to prevent further damage from the "Walkie Talkie" skyscraper. Pic: PA.

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