A HOUSE has been left damaged after a fire in Croydon.

The fire broke out in Claygate Crescent just before 7pm on September 8.

A part of the first floor of a semi-detached house was damaged by the blaze.

No injuries were reported following the incident.

Fire investigators believe the blaze was accidental and caused by smoking materials.

The fire was under control just before 7.35pm.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Addington, Biggin Hill and Woodside fire stations were at the scene.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Fires caused by smoking materials including cigarettes, roll-ups, cigars and pipes, result in more deaths than any other type of fire.

“Never leave lit cigarettes unattended and make sure you stub them out properly and dispose of them carefully when you have finished smoking.

"If you don’t, you risk causing a fire which could not only destroy your home, but also put lives at risk.”

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade added: “Firefighters have issued a smoking safety reminder after a house fire on Claygate Crescent in Croydon.

“Part of the first floor of a semi-detached house was damaged by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

The Brigade's fire investigators believe the fire was accidental and caused by smoking materials.

“The Brigade was called at 1858 and the fire was under control by 1934.

“Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Addington, Biggin Hill and Woodside fire stations were at the scene.”

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