Pub fire – Chalk Farm

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a pub fire on Castlehaven Road in Chalk Farm.

Part of the ground floor of an end-of-terrace pub was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by cooking.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Cooking should never be left unattended on the hob or grill - if you have to leave the kitchen, turn off the heat.

“If you're feeling very tired, have been drinking alcohol or are taking medication that might make you drowsy, it's safer not to risk it.”

The Brigade was called at 0422 and the fire was under control by 0521. Fire crews from Kentish Town, Euston and Soho fire stations attended the scene.

Firefighters' cooking safety tips

• Have a heat alarm fitted in your kitchen. Fitting a heat alarm in your kitchen will give you warning of an increase in temperature caused by a fire but will not be set off by cooking fumes.
• Be fabric aware – loose clothing can easily catch fire, so take care not to lean over a hot hob, and always keep tea towels and cloths away from the cooker and hob.
• Try to keep the oven, hob, cooker hood, extractor fan and grill clean – built up fat and grease can ignite and cause a fire.
• Double check the cooker and hob are turned off when you’ve finished cooking.