Firefighters are reminding people of their cooking safety advice after a flat fire on Epsom Road in Croydon.
Crews tackled a small fire in the kitchen of a two-roomed flat on the first floor of the building. A woman was treated on scene.
The fire is believed to have been caused by combustible items left on a hob.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “It’s really important that you don’t leave cooking unattended and never leave fabrics, such as tea towels, near to a cooker or a hob, because they can catch alight very easily and flames can spread quickly.
“Please also take care with loose clothing that can easily catch fire. Don’t lean over the hob when cooking and roll up sleeves that might hang over the stove.”
The Brigade was called at 1810 and the fire was under control by 1840. Fire crews from Croydon, Wallington and Purley fire stations attended the scene.