Firefighters have issued a warning about the dangers of fires caused by reflected sunlight after a house fire on Elderberry Road in Ealing.
The first floor of the two-storey house was fully destroyed by fire, and the ground floor was partially damaged by fire. Three adults and three children suffering from smoke inhalation left the property before the arrival of the Brigade. They were treated on scene by London Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital.
The fire is believed to be accidental and caused by sunlight reflecting off of a glass object within the room.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “These sorts of fires are not as rare as you would think. They can happen all year around, but as we head into summer and the sun gets stronger, it’s really important that reflective items such as mirrors, crystals and glass ornaments are kept out of direct sunlight.”
The Brigade was called at 1901 and the fire was under control by 2025. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Chiswick, Heston, Park Royal and Hammersmith fire stations attended the scene.