Smokers are being warned to put out their cigarettes following a blaze in a maisonette.

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters crews scrambled to the The Broadway in Hornchurch at 10.32am on Friday .

Part of the second floor of a split-level maisonette was damaged by flames, London Fire Brigade said.

The blaze was under control by 11.55am and there were no reports of any injuries.

The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials.

An LFB spokesperson said: "If you're a smoker, it’s absolutely vital you ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it. If you don’t, you risk causing a fire which could not only destroy your home, but also cost you your life.

“Firefighters recommend that you have a look at our online Home Fire Safety Checker to make sure there are no hidden hazards in your home.

“The online tool will ask you a series of questions that will help us work out the level of risk in your home, or the home of someone you care for. It only takes a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep yourself and loved ones safe from fire.”

LFB crews from Wennington, Ilford and Dagenham fire stations attended the scene.