"Investigators believe the fire was accidental and caused by an unattended candle placed near combustible materials. Around 40 firefighters and six fire engines responded to the blaze on Stockwell Lane in Stockwell on Monday evening when the fire broke out in a four-room maisonette on the second and third floors of a four-storey building. Part of the property was damaged, with two people treated on the scene by the London Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation."
"In their statement, LFB said they were alerted to the incident at 7.36pm, and crews from Clapham, Battersea, Brixton and other surrounding stations were sent to the scene, with firefighters bringing the fire under control by 8.27pm. LFB also said most candle fires are preventable and urged people to take extra care during the festive period. They also issued the below advice: Never leave candles, incense sticks or oil burners unattended"
An accidental fire started when an unattended candle was placed near combustible materials in a four-room maisonette on the second and third floors of a four-storey building on Stockwell Lane, Stockwell. Around 40 firefighters and six fire engines from Clapham, Battersea, Brixton and surrounding stations responded after an alert at 7.36pm and brought the fire under control by 8.27pm. Part of the property was damaged and two people were treated on scene by the London Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation. The London Fire Brigade said most candle fires are preventable and issued safety advice including never leaving flames unattended and using heat-resistant holders on stable surfaces.
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