Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to a fire on Egerton Terrace.
The fire was located in a pile of rubbish outside a residential building of six floors. Smoke from the fire entered the building via its plant room. There are nor reports of any injuries.
The Brigade called about the fire at 1319, and crews had the incident under control by 1409. Firefighters from Chelsea, Fulham and Hammersmith fire stations attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental, caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials.
Essential safety tips for smokers
- It's safer to smoke outside, but make sure cigarettes are put right out and disposed of properly.
- Never throw cigarette butts from a balcony, they could start a fire elsewhere.
- Never smoke in bed, and avoid smoking on arm chairs and sofas – especially if you think you might fall asleep.
- Use deep, heavy ashtrays which can’t tip over. Add a small drop of water to the ashtray and stub cigarettes out properly.
- Don’t leave lit pipes or cigarettes unattended, or sat on the edge of an ashtray – they can tip and fall as they burn away.
