A “quickly tackled” home fire in East Dulwich has led the London Fire Brigade to suggest ordering a takeaway instead.
The blaze broke out on Overhill Road yesterday (8 March) in a maisonette on the fourth floor of a 12-storey block just before midday.
Firefighters said they “quickly tackled” the fire and brought it under control, although part of the maisonette was damaged by the flames.
The cause of the blaze is believed to have involved cooking.
Following the blaze, a spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: “Not feeling 100%? Order a takeaway.”
“If you’re very tired, have been drinking alcohol or are taking medication that might make you drowsy, it’s safer not to risk it.”
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No injuries were reported to the emergency services.
The Brigade was called at 11:54 a.m. on 8 March, and the fire was brought under control one hour later at 12:37 p.m.
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters attended the scene.
They came from multiple fire stations across south London, including Forest Hill, New Cross and Brixton.
“Fires are more likely to start in the kitchen than any other room in the home,” said the Brigade spokesperson.
“Cooking should never be left unattended on the hob or grill – if you have to leave the kitchen, turn off the heat.”
The spokesperson offered several other fire safety tips while cooking at home, alongside the takeaway option.
These included: not leaving cooking unattended on the hob or grill, keeping your oven, hob, cooker hood and extractor fan clean, as built-up fat and grease can be highly flammable, and double-checking that all appliances are turned off when you have finished cooking.