House fire - East Ham

Firefighters have issued a reminder of their candle safety advice following a house fire on Heigham Road in East Ham.

Most of the first floor, part of the roof and a small part of the ground floor of a two-storey terraced house were damaged by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe use of a 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.”

Top candle safety tips

• Keep candles away from curtains, furniture and anything else that can catch fire.
• Keep loose clothing and hair away from candles when they are lit. 
• Always place your candles/tea lights in a suitable fire resistant candleholder.
• Make sure the candleholder holds the candle firmly and is on a flat and stable surface to stop it falling over.

The Brigade's 999 Control Officers received 11 calls regarding the fire. The Brigade was first called at 1445 and the fire was under control by 1611. Crews from East Ham, Leytonstone, Ilford, and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.