Firefighters have issued a reminder of their lithium-ion battery safety advice following a fire at a semi detached house converted into flats on Central Park Road in East Ham.
Part of a ground floor flat was damaged by the fire. Two people left the flat before firefighters arrived and were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the failure of a lithium-ion battery.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Lithium batteries are susceptible to failure if incorrect chargers are used, so it’s important to always use the correct charger for the product and buy an official one from a reputable seller.
"You should unplug your charger when you have finished using it and we would advise not to leave it unattended or charging while people are asleep.
“Batteries can present a fire risk if they’re over-charged, short circuited, submerged in water or damaged, so it’s really important to protect them against being damaged too.
“Try to ensure they are not getting knocked around while in use or while being carried as this can increase the chance of damage to cells.”
The Brigade's Control Officers received nine calls about the fire. The first call was received at 1523 and the fire was extinguished by 1622. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Dockhead, Dowgate, Plaistow and Woodford fire stations attended the scene.