Firefighters were called to Northfield Avenue at 14:04 with crews from Southall, Chiswick and Heston fire stations attending the scene. The fire was extinguished by 14:31.
The fire occurred at an end-of-terraced house that had been converted into a HMO. Part of the first floor was damaged by the fire.
The fire is being treated as accidental and believed to have been caused by a lamp left too close to flammable materials.
How to use candles and incense safely
- Never leave candles, incense sticks and oil burners unattended - this includes ‘Diya lamps’ often used for worship and religious festivals
- Make sure you put them out when you leave the room and especially before bed
- Keep them in heat-resistant holders placed on a stable surface
- Don’t put them close to anything that can catch fire, such as curtains, papers, furniture, and clothes
- To avoid accidents keep candles and all naked flames (including matches and lighters) out of the reach of children and pets
- Tea lights get very hot and without proper holders can melt through plastic surfaces like a TV or bath.