A fire that broke out in a first-floor flat in Ilford resulted in a man's rescue by firefighters, who brought the blaze under control quickly. The fire, believed to be accidental, was caused by incense sticks placed too close to flammable materials, which the London Fire Brigade highlighted as a common household fire risk. Firefighters, responding to two calls received shortly before 12:30 PM, discovered the kitchen was largely destroyed but were able to rescue the man using a short extension ladder.
A man was rescued from a first-floor flat after a fire broke out, believed to be caused by incense sticks placed too close to flammable materials.
The fire service received two calls about the blaze just before noon, mobilizing four engines and 25 firefighters to the scene.
Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, but the majority of the flat's kitchen was destroyed, highlighting the risks of unattended items.
The London Fire Brigade warns that items like incense sticks can lead to house fires if not monitored properly and encourages safety checks.
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