Firefighters are issuing a reminder about smoking cigarettes safely after a fire on Albert Road in South Tottenham.
Part of a fourth floor flat in a 17-storey residential block was damaged by fire. The flat’s balcony was destroyed by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials – a cigarette.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “If you smoke it is vitally important you stub it right out, preferably in an ashtray.
“Always ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it. If you don’t, you risk causing a fire as you don’t know what it may land on which could potentially start a fire.
“Firefighters recommend that you have a look at our online Home Fire Safety Checker to make sure there are no hidden hazards in your home.
“The online tool will ask you a series of questions that will help us work out the level of risk in your home, or the home of someone you care for. It only takes a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep yourself and loved ones safe from fire.”
The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers received more than 10 calls about the fire.
The Brigade was called at 2012 and the fire was extinguished by 2105. Five fire engines and around 30 firefighters from Tottenham, Stoke Newington and Holloway fire stations attended the scene, alongside a 32-metre turntable ladder from Tottenham Fire Station.safely after a fire on Albert Road in South Tottenham.
Part of a fourth floor flat in a 17-storey residential block was damaged by fire. The flat’s balcony was destroyed by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials – a cigarette.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “If you smoke it is vitally important you stub it right out, preferably in an ashtray.
“Always ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it. If you don’t, you risk causing a fire as you don’t know what it may land on which could potentially start a fire.
“Firefighters recommend that you have a look at our online Home Fire Safety Checker to make sure there are no hidden hazards in your home.
“The online tool will ask you a series of questions that will help us work out the level of risk in your home, or the home of someone you care for. It only takes a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep yourself and loved ones safe from fire.”
The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers received more than 10 calls about the fire.
The Brigade was called at 2012 and the fire was extinguished by 2105. Five fire engines and around 30 firefighters from Tottenham, Stoke Newington and Holloway fire stations attended the scene, alongside a 32-metre turntable ladder from Tottenham Fire Station.
A flat fire in #SouthTottenham that destroyed a balcony is believed to have been caused by the unsafe disposal of a cigarette.
Always ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it. If you don’t, you risk causing a fire.
