A fire at a hotel in Battersea was caused by a guest leaving accidentally leaving a hairdryer on.
Part of a hotel room on the second floor was damaged by the fire on Saturday, August 27.
The hotel is believed to be Hotel Rafayel which sits alongside the Thames.
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Smoke was leaking into the communal areas of the second floor and 15 people had already fled the building before London Fire Brigade arrived.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the hotel at 11.49pm.
The blaze was brought under control by fire crews from Battersea, Chelsea, Wandsworth and Clapham fire stations by 12.47am.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Remember that hairdryers, hair tongs, and straighteners can get extremely hot, so it’s very important to remember to switch them off and leave them to cool on a heatproof surface.
“Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a hotel fire on Lombard Road in Battersea.
“ On arrival, around 15 people were outside the building and there was smoke in the communal areas on the second floor “Part of a hotel room on the second floor of the building was damaged by fire.
“There were no reports of any injuries.
“The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by a hair dryer that was left on.
“The Brigade was called at 2349 and the fire was under control by 0047.
“Fire crews from Battersea, Chelsea, Wandsworth and Clapham fire stations attended the scene.”
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