Man and woman rushed to hospital after bonfire 'gets out of control' in south London

A man and woman were rushed to hospital after a fire ripped through a garden in south London.

Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters were called to a fire on Fitzalan Street in Lambeth at around 7.25pm on Monday evening.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued a woman from the building, and she was taken to hospital alongside another man.

The aftermath of the fire in Fitzalan Street, Lambeth

LFB

Three garden sheds at the rear of two houses converted into flats were destroyed, and a small part of a ground-floor flat was also damaged by the fire.

Two gas cylinders which were involved in the fire were removed from the scene and cooled as a precaution, to prevent them from exploding when exposed to heat.

Crews from Dowgate, Soho, Old Kent Road, Lambeth and surrounding fire stations had the fire under control by around 9.25pm.

A LFB spokesperson said: "We would urge people to consider if their bonfire is necessary and to take care if you’re burning waste at home or at work.

"If you’re having a bonfire, never leave it unattended and consider your neighbours if you do decide to have a fire in your garden.

"Make sure you build it clear of buildings, garden sheds, fences and hedges and never use flammable liquids to start it or burn dangerous items such as aerosol cans.”