Firefighters were called to a fire at a block of flats on West Row in Kensal Town.
The fire involved a roof garden and a stairwell on the roof of a six-storey block of flats.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade received the first of nearly 60 calls at 2125 and Control Officers mobilised crews from North Kensington, Paddington, Kensington and surrounding fire stations to the scene. A 32-metre turntable ladder was also in attendance. The fire was brought under control by 2223.
The fire is believed to have been caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials.
Firefighters' smoking safety tips
- Use proper ashtrays, which can’t tip over and stub cigarettes out properly.
- Don’t leave lit cigarettes unattended.
- It's safer to smoke outside, but make sure cigarettes are put right out and disposed of properly.
- Don't balance cigars or cigarettes on the edge of an ashtray, or anything else – they can tip and fall as they burn away and cause a fire.
- Take extra care when you’re tired, taking prescription drugs or if you’ve been drinking alcohol.
- Always empty ashtrays carefully. Make sure smoking materials are out, cold and preferably wet them before throwing into a bin – never use a wastepaper basket