Firefighters are issuing a cooking safety reminder after a fire at a flat on Westferry Road on the Isle of Dogs.
A small fire occurred in a four-roomed flat. A woman was rescued from the bathroom by crews wearing breathing apparatus. She was treated at the scene by firefighters for smoke inhalation.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by cooking left unattended.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Fires are more likely to start in the kitchen than any other room in the home.
"This incident is a timely reminder to make sure you never leave cooking unattended. If you do have to leave the room or house, turn the heat off."
The Brigade was called at 1505 and the fire was under control by 1530. Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters from Millwall, Shadwell and Plaistow fire stations attended the scene.
How to prevent cooking fires
- Avoid leaving cooking unattended
- Don't cook if you are tired, have been drinking alcohol or taking medication that might make you drowsy
- Take care not to lean over hot hobs and keep tea towels and cloths away from the cooker and hob
- Be careful to keep the oven, hob, cooker hood and grill clean to avoid a build-up of fat and grease, which could ignite and cause a fire
- Use spark devices to light gas cookers - they are much safer than matches or lighters as they don't have a naked flame
- Double check the cooker and hob are turned off when you've finished cooking
- Check toasters are clean and placed away from anything that can catch fire
- Never put anything metal in the microwave
- Never use a barbecue indoors or on a balcony - burning or smouldering fuel can cause carbon monoxide poisoning
- Supervise children and pets in the kitchen at all times and keep matches and saucepan handles out of reach
