Firefighters have issued a vital reminder about candle safety after a fire broke out in a maisonette on Hawthorn Grove in Penge on Sunday. The incident resulted in damage to part of the split-level maisonette on the second and third floors, as well as the exterior side of the building. London Ambulance Service crews treated a man, a woman, and a child at the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire was accidental and caused by a candle. In light of this incident, the London Fire Brigade is urging the public to exercise caution and follow essential safety measures when using candles, incense sticks, and oil burners.