Firefighters have issued another reminder of their lithium battery safety advice following a fire at a block of flats on Dartmouth Road in Forest Hill.
Part of a two-roomed flat on the second floor was damaged by the fire. Around 30 people left the building before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and involved a lithium battery.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Lithium batteries are susceptible to failure if incorrect chargers are used, so it’s important to always use the correct charger for the product and buy an official one from a reputable seller.
"You should unplug your charger when you have finished using it and we would advise not to leave it unattended or charging while people are asleep.
“Batteries can present a fire risk if they’re over-charged, short circuited, submerged in water or damaged, so it’s really important to protect them against being damaged too.
“Try to ensure they are not getting knocked around while in use or while being carried as this can increase the chance of damage to cells.”
The Brigade was called at 2106 and the fire was under control by 2157. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Forest Hill, Lewisham, Peckham and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.