Firefighters have issued a reminder of their candle safety advice following a house fire on Beam Avenue in Dagenham.
Half of the first floor of a mid terraced house was damaged by the fire. Eight people left the building before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by an unattended candle.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Candles are one of the most common causes of fire. It’s really important that you never leave a candle unattended and keep them away from anything else that can easily catch alight.
"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."
The Brigade was called at 1013 and the incident was over for firefighters at 1430. Crews from Dagenham, Wennington, Hornchurch and Stoke Newington Fire Stations attended the scene.