Firefighters are warning Londoners to take care when using incense sticks after a fire at a house on Marischal Road in Lewisham.
Part of a first-floor bedroom at a two-storey end-of-terraced house was damaged by fire. Two people left the house before firefighters arrived.
The fire is believed to have involved an incense stick.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Candles, incense sticks and oil burners are one of the most common causes of fire. It is really important that you never leave them unattended and keep them away from anything that could catch fire such as curtains, furniture or clothes.
"We advise to place these in a suitable fire resistant candleholder which won’t be knocked over, and make sure you put them out entirely when you leave the room and especially before bed.”
The Brigade was called at 1803 and the fire was under control by 1843. Two fire engines from Lewisham and Greenwich fire stations attended the scene.
A Brigade spokesperson added: “Firefighters recommend that you have a look at our online Home Fire Safety Checker to make sure there are no hidden hazards in your home.
“The online tool will ask you a series of questions that will help us work out the level of risk in your home, or the home of someone you care for. It only takes a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep yourself and loved ones safe from fire.”