Flat fire - Hackney

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a flat fire on Frampton Park Road in Hackney. 

Part of a four-roomed flat on the first floor of a residential block was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

The Brigade was called at 0902 and the fire was under control by 0937. Fire crews from Homerton, Bethnal Green, Shoreditch and Whitechapel fire stations attended the scene. 

The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials. 

Safety advice for smokers:

• Make sure you have smoke alarms fitted in every room you regularly use in your home including in the hallways.
• Never smoke in bed.
• Always ensure you stub out cigarettes properly and dispose of them carefully.
• Keep matches and lighters out of children's reach.
• Never leave lit cigarettes or cigars unattended.
• Empty ashtrays carefully, ensuring all smoking materials are stubbed out and cold.
• If you must smoke, do it outdoors.