Pub fire - Kensington and Chelsea

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to a fire in a public house on Bramley Road, Kensington and Chelsea. 

The building consisted of three floors and a basement. A section of the basement was damaged by the fire. Four people left the property before the Brigade arrived. 

The Brigade received the first of two calls reporting the fire at 1204, and crews had the incident under control by 1247. Crews from North Kensington, Kensington and Paddington fire stations attended the scene. 

The fire is believed to have been accidental, caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials. 

Smoking safety top tips

• It's safer to smoke outside, but make sure cigarettes are put right out and disposed of properly.
• Never smoke in bed, and avoid smoking on arm chairs and sofas – especially if you think you might fall asleep.
• Take extra care when you’re tired, taking prescription drugs or if you’ve been drinking alcohol.
• Use proper ashtrays, which can’t tip over and stub cigarettes out properly.