Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters attended a fire on Kenley Road in Twickenham.
The fire occurred in a mid-terraced house that has been converted into flats. Half of a flat on the first-floor of the property was damaged by fire. One woman was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service to be treated for smoke inhalation.
The Brigade was called at 2225 and Control Officers mobilised crews from Heston, Twickenham, Richmond and Kingston fire stations to the scene. The fire was brought under control by 2325.
The fire is believed to have been caused by a fault with a washing machine.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “This incident serves as an important reminder to make sure that your white goods aren't a hidden fire hazard in your home.
"If your white goods start making strange noises, don’t ignore it. If you think there’s a problem always unplug it and contact the manufacturer or a qualified repair technician.
“Most fires where white goods are the source of ignition are not down to anything you have done – so always make sure you register your appliances as you’ll be informed if any issues are identified with the product you’ve bought.”
