Two people were hospitalised after a house fire in South London on Sunday night.
The Fire Brigade were called to a semi-detached property on The Drive in Morden around 10.32pm following reports that a candle had caught fire.
A woman was rescued by a man before the Brigade arrived. They were both treated on scene for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation by London Ambulance Service crews.
The Brigade’s fire investigators believe the fire was accidental and involved a candle.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Candles are one of the most common causes of fires in the home and you should be careful when using them.
“It’s really important that you never leave them unattended and keep them away from anything that could catch fire such as curtains, furniture or clothes.
"We recommend swapping traditional candles for LED flameless ones as they are much safer, but if you do use real candles, follow our simple safety tips."
The brigade have issued a set of recommendations to ensure candles avoid catching fire, including keeping them out of reach of children and placing them in heat-resistant holders.
