Flat fire - Brentford

Firefighters are issuing a cooking safety reminder after a fire at a flat on Ealing Road in Brentford.

A small part of a flat on the third floor of a ten storey residential block was damaged by fire. Twenty-five people left the building before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries.

The fire is believed to have been caused by cooking left unattended.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “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 1702 and the fire was under control by 1830. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Chiswick, Ealing, Acton and Richmond fire stations attended the scene.

The Brigade’s top kitchen safety tips: 

• Never leave cooking unattended, even for a moment
• Always make sure the cooker is switched off once you’ve finished using it 
• Keep your oven, hob and grill clean and free from grease – a build-up can be a fire hazard 
• Don’t store things like cookbooks or tea towels close to the hob as they can easily catch fire 
• Avoid cooking if you’ve been drinking alcohol 
• Never fill a pan more than a third full with oil 
• Dry chips before putting them in oil 
• Never throw water onto hot oil or fat 
• If a fire does break out you should turn the heat off if it’s safe to do so but don’t try to tackle the fire by yourself.
• Get everyone out of the house and call 999 immediately