The fire is believed to have been accidental and involved a chip pan, demonstrating the increased risk associated with cooking in kitchens, particularly with hot oil.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson highlighted, 'Fires are more likely to start in the kitchen than any other room in the home. Chip pans and cooking with hot oil can be really dangerous'.
Fire crews advised that one should never fill a pan more than one third full of fat or oil, as this increases the risk of fire during cooking.
The spokesperson warned that if the oil starts to smoke, it is too hot. They advised turning off the heat and allowing it to cool to prevent a fire.
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