Firefighters have issued a reminder of their electrical advice following a fire at a maisonette on Woolstaplers Way in Bermondsey.
Part of the first floor of a maisonette was damaged by the fire. One man was rescued from the building by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. The man was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and was caused by the unsafe use of a toaster.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Avoid keeping items such as toasters under cupboards or in contact with combustible items such as tea towels or kitchen roll to prevent heat build-up.
"It's also important to make sure you keep toasters clean to help prevent fires.
“Firefighters also recommend that you have a look at our online Home Fire Safety Checker to make sure there are no hidden hazards in your home.
“The online tool will ask you a series of questions that will help us work out the level of risk in your home, or the home of someone you care for. It only takes a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep yourself and loved ones safe from fire.”
Control Officers took the first of five calls at 0019 and mobilised crews from Old Kent Road, Deptford and Dowgate fire stations to the scene. The fire was extinguished by 0117.