The fire was caused by an electrical fault in an air fryer
Around 25 firefighters tackled a fire yesterday at a block of flats on Blackhorse Road that was caused by an electrical fault in an air fryer.
Half of a three-roomed flat on the second floor of the building was damaged by fire, though there were no reports of any injuries.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called to the scene at 11.15am and the fire was brought under control just after 12pm, thanks to help from four fire engines from Homerton, Tottenham, and Stoke Newington fire stations.
The LFB says it believes the air-fryer caused fire to have been accidental. Road diversions were briefly put in place at the intersection of Blackhorse Road and Northcote Road while firefighters tackled the blaze.
An LFB spokesperson said: “Fires are more likely to start in the kitchen than any other room in the home.
“It’s really important that you always check air fryers and other appliances are turned off and unplugged when not in use, unless they’re designed to be left on, like your fridge or freezer.
“Keep clutter to a minimum on your kitchen work surfaces especially near air fryers, toasters and hobs as they can accidentally switch them on or catch fire.”
No news is bad news
Independent news outlets like ours – reporting for the community without rich backers – are under threat of closure, turning British towns into news deserts.
The audiences they serve know less, understand less, and can do less.
If our coverage has helped you understand our community a little bit better, please consider supporting us with a monthly, yearly or one-off donation.
Choose the news. Don’t lose the news.
Monthly direct debit
Annual direct debit
£5 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else, £10 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else and a print copy posted to them each month. £50 annual supporters get a digital copy of each month's paper before anyone else.
More information on supporting us monthly or annually
More Information about donations
