Fire at fish and chip shop - Camden

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a fish and chip shop on Camden Road in Camden. 

Half of the ground floor was damaged by fire. Five people left the building before the Brigade arrived. One man was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service crews. 

The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took nine calls to the blaze.

The Brigade's Fire Investigators believe the fire was accidental and involved a commercial deep fat fryer. 

Tips on using deep fat fryers safely

• Take extra care when cooking with hot oil as it can easily overheat and catch fire.
• Never fill a pan more than one third full of fat or oil.
• Make sure food is dry before putting it in hot oil – oil and water are a dangerous mix.
• If the oil starts to smoke, it’s too hot. Turn off the heat and leave it to cool.
• Use an electronic deep fat fryer if possible – they have automatic temperature controls, and are much safer.

More information on using deep fat fryers safely 

The Brigade was called at 1304 and the fire was under control by 1402. Fire crews from Wembley, Euston, Holloway and Paddington fire stations attended the scene.