London Fire Brigade has issued a warning following a large fire in a hotel in Battersea.

A hotel fire in Lombard Road on Saturday night is believed to have been caused by "the unsafe use of tea light candles".

Firefighters rescued two people from the fire at the mixed-use commercial and residential building.

Around 100 people were out of the building before the Brigade arrived.

Two people were taken to hospital and two further people were treated on scene by ambulance crews.

Most of a hotel room on the second floor was damaged by fire and smoke logging affected the upper floors of the building.

Station Commander Sacha Clement, who was at the scene, said: "Firefighters worked incredibly hard to bring the fire under control and stop the fire from spreading further.

"Firefighters rescued a man from the second floor of the building via a ladder and a woman was rescued by crews wearing breathing apparatus via an internal staircase using a fire escape hood. 

"The Brigade's 999 Control Officers also gave vital fire survival guidance to a person inside the building on how to stay safe before firefighters arrived."

Around 100 firefighters from Battersea, Wandsworth, Clapham, Fulham and surrounding fire stations attended the scene. 

London Fire Brigade has issued a warning with candle safety tips:

  • Keep candles/tea lights away from curtains, furniture and anything else that can catch fire.
  • 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.
  • Make sure you put out any candles, incense and oil burners when you leave the room and especially before bed.