Photos published on social media showed the extent of the damage caused to the property as a result of the incident.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning to the public about the use of candles after attending an incident in Co Antrim on Monday morning.
They added: "Crews from Ballymena attended an accidental fire this morning caused by a candle left unattended. In advice around the use of candles, the fire service says it's vitally important to remember that a candle is an open flame in your home, which will ignite any flammable material that it comes into contact with:
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