An unattended candle is believed to have caused a fire in a flat in Bigland Street, Shadwell.
One woman and a child were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by London Ambulance Service crews..
A conservatory of a semi-detached house was destroyed by fire.
Eight fire engines attended the scene
At the height of the incident, 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters were at the scene
Firefighters used fire escape hoods to safely bring the woman and child to safety
A women and her two daughters were unable to leave the house due to the fire
Four fire engines attended the scene
Four fire engines attended the scene