A fire in a Barking flat was caused by a lit cigarette, leading to significant property damage but no injuries. The London Fire Brigade responded with four fire engines, extinguishing the blaze by 6.21pm. The fire, which occurred on February 23 at 5:40pm, appears to be accidental due to the improper disposal of smoking materials. Fire officials stressed the importance of thoroughly extinguishing cigarettes in an ashtray to prevent such accidents, warning smokers about the risks of careless behavior that might lead to fires.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson emphasized the importance of properly extinguishing cigarettes to prevent accidental fires and underscored the unknown risks posed by improper disposal.
Fire officials confirmed that the blaze, which affected a part of a fourth-floor flat, was caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials and is being classified as accidental.
Emergency services responded swiftly with four fire engines and contained the fire by 6.21pm, preventing further damage and ensuring no injuries were reported.
The incident serves as a reminder of the crucial need for proper smoking etiquette, particularly regarding the thorough extinguishing of cigarettes and their safe disposal.
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