Firefighters have issued candle safety advice after a fire at a block of flats in Finsbury Park last night.
A maisonette on the first and second floor of the building was badly damaged by fire.
The blaze started in a bedroom and is believed to have been caused by a candle left unattended.
Watch manager Ben King, who was at the scene, said: “Crews were faced with a well developed fire when they arrived, with the flames visible from Seven Sisters Road.
“Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control quickly and stopped it from spreading into the roof space.
“The cause of the fire is believed to be an unattended candle which set light to a curtain.
“It’s really important that you never leave a candle unattended and keep them away from curtains and anything else that can easily catch fire.”
Top candle safety tips
Keep candles/tea lights away from curtains, furniture and anything else that can catch fire. Keep loose clothing and hair away from candles/tea lights when they are lit.
Always place your candles/tea lights in a suitable fire resistant candleholder
Make sure the candleholder holds the candle/tea light firmly and is on a flat and stable surface to stop it falling over.
Approximately 50 people evacuated the building before the arrival of the Brigade. One adult and two children were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service suffering from smoke inhalation.
The Brigade was called at 2207 and the fire was under control at 2327. Fire crews from Islington, Kentish Town, Stoke Newington, Hornsey and Tottenham fire stations attended the scene.