An incense stick sparked a huge fire which almost destroyed a house in north London.
Firefighters were called to the blaze in Warwick Road, Enfield, at 8.14pm last night.
It took 35 firefighters and six fire engines just under an hour to bring it under control.
Two men and a woman were able to escape from the building before fire crews arrived at the scene.
The blaze is believed to have started after a lit incense stick set fire to some clothing.
Most of the house's first floor and the whole of the roof space were left badly damaged.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Keep clothing, fabric, and hair well away from burning incense sticks, as they have hot embers that can cause fires.
“It is important to check that all candles, tea lights, incense or joss sticks are fully extinguished before you leave the room or go to bed.”
