The blaze demonstrates the 'harsh and dangerous reality of the cost-of-living crisis'
With Brits facing soaring bills and considering how to power their homes on the cheap, the London Fire Brigade said it was worried people were putting their lives at risk.
A man was taken to hospital but no further details on their injury has been provided. Three people were treated at the scene.Adam Scorer, chief executive of fuel poverty charity National Energy Action , described the incident as a "harsh and dangerous reality of the cost-of-living crisis". "If you do have a log burner or an open fire, follow our advice carefully. Almost 30% of fires involving log burners, heaters and traditional open fires are caused by items being placed too close to a heat source.
Mr Scorer said: "One in four UK households are now in fuel poverty, which means millions are facing impossible choices because of their high energy bills."
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