Firefighters have issued a reminder of their lithium-ion battery safety advice following a fire at a mid terraced shop with dwellings above on Park Lane in Tottenham.
Part of the ground floor was damaged by the fire. There are no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and was caused by the failure of a lithium-ion battery.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Lithium batteries are susceptible to failure if incorrect chargers are used, so it’s important to always use the correct charger for the product and buy an official one from a reputable seller.
"You should unplug your charger when you have finished using it and we would advise not to leave it unattended or charging while people are asleep.
“Batteries can present a fire risk if they’re over-charged, short circuited, submerged in water or damaged, so it’s really important to protect them against being damaged too.
“Try to ensure they are not getting knocked around while in use or while being carried as this can increase the chance of damage to cells."
Control Officers took the first of three calls at 1838 and mobilised four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Tottenham and Edmonton fire stations to the scene. The fire was extinguished by 2019.