Fire at fish and chip shop - Teddington

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a fish and chip shop on Kingston Road in Teddington. 

Part of a fish and chip shop with flats above was damaged by fire. One man was taken to hospital.

Firefighters checked neighbouring properties for fire spread and ventilated the premises.

The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by a fault with a commercial deep fat fryer.

The Brigade was called at 1223 and the fire was under control by 1347. Fire crews from Twickenham, Surbiton, Heston, Wimbledon and surrounding fire stations attended the scene. 

Firefighters' top tips for restaurants and takeaways:

• Have ducting in your extraction system (ventilation) cleaned regularly
• Ensure ducting is installed correctly
• Take extra care when cooking with hot oil as it can easily overheat and catch fire
• Never fill the pan more than one third full of fat or oil
• Make sure food is dry before putting it in hot oil- oil and water are a dangerous mix
• Ensure your electrical system is regularly tested
• Complete your Fire Risk Assessment and make an emergency plan