Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire in a house in Abbey Grove, Abbey Wood.
Part of a room in the rear of the mid-terraced house was damaged by fire. A man left the property before crews arrived and was treated on the scene by London Ambulance crews.
The Brigade was called at 1333 and the fire was under control by 1415. Fire crews from Plumstead, Bexley, East Greenwich and Sidcup stations attended the incident.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and involved a four way extension lead.
Firefighters’ top tips for electrical device safety
- Try to keep to one plug per socket, especially for high powered appliances, like washing machines.
- Always check that you’re using the right fuse – if you're confused, check out our guide to fuses.
- Be lead safety savvy – cable drum extension leads should always be completely unwound to avoid overheating, and be careful not to overload extension leads.
- Always make sure electrical appliances have a British or European safety mark when you buy them.
- Keep electrical appliances clean and in good working order.
- Don't buy cheap counterfeit chargers for items that use lithium batteries, and never leave phones or laptops plugged in to charge overnight
