Firefighters have issued a warning about batteries after a shop fire in Northwood.
Four fire engines and 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a shop with flats above in Maxwell Road just after midnight on Monday.
The London Fire Brigade says part of the ground-floor shop was damaged but one person was able to leave a flat above before the fire brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries.
Crews from Ruislip, Harrow and Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and the fire was under control shortly after 2am (September 27).
Firefighters are reminding people of their advice for using batteries safely after a shop fire in #Northwood believed to have been caused by lithium-ion batteries for a golf buggy. Always protect batteries against being damaged and charge them safely https://t.co/FHnWaVcvXY pic.twitter.com/GOCtZ5Cf4M
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) September 28, 2021
Fire investigators believe the fire was accidental and involved lithium-ion batteries for a golf buggy.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Batteries can present a fire risk if they’re overcharged, short circuited, submerged in water or damaged, so it’s really important to protect them against being damaged and charge them safely.
"Unplug devices once they have finished charging and always make sure you use the right charger for your device."
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