Cigarette could have sparked flat fire, say police
POLICE said a cigarette could have sparked a fire at a Totteridge flat last night.
Four fire crews were called to the property on Totteridge Road, near the junction with Bowerdean Road, at 8.55pm.
They said the building and roof suffered some fire and smoke damage, but firefighters had put out the flames by 10pm.
Thames Valley Police spokesman, Rebecca Webber, said: “The fire service ruled the matter was accidental and possibly caused by someone smoking near some foliage....No one was injured. There is no further police involvement.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here