Firefighters have issued a candle safety warning after a fire at a terraced house converted into flats on Mount View Road in Hornsey.
A second floor flat was badly damaged by the fire. One man left the property before the Brigade arrived. He was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by London Ambulance Service crews.
The Brigade's fire investigators believe the fire was accidental and caused by an unattended candle.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "It’s really important that you never leave candles unattended and keep them away from anything that could catch fire such as curtains, furniture or clothes.
"We recommend swapping traditional candles for LED flameless ones as they are much safer, but if you do use real candles, follow our simple safety tips."
The Brigade was called at 2103 and the fire was under control by 2217. Fire crews from Hornsey, Finchley, Stoke Newington and Kentish Town fire stations were at the scene.
Candle safety tips