Firefighters have issued a reminder of their smoking safety advice after a fire at a shop with flats above on Cadiz Street in Walworth.
Five square metres of decking on the roof of the property was damaged by fire. Four people left the building before the Brigade arrived and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus led another man to safety. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials.
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A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "If you smoke it is vitally important you stub it right out, preferably in an ashtray.
"Always ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it. If you don’t, you risk causing a fire.
"Firefighters 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.”
The Brigade’s Control Officers took the first of three calls to the fire at 2322 and sent four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Lambeth, Peckham and Brixton fire stations to the scene. The fire was under control by 0026.