A Roehampton flat had to evacuated in the early hours of this morning following a blaze which was started by a candle.

Four fire engines and fifteen firefighters battled the fire for just under an hour.

The fire, which broke out in a fourth floor flat in Highcliffe Road at 3.15am, was started by a candle which had been left in a bathroom.

No one was hurt and the London Ambulance Service did not attend.

A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said: "A smoke alarm detected the fire and we were able to get everyone out and deal with it quickly.

"This acts as a great example of a smoke alarm working how it should.

"We do offer free home fire safety advice so people should get in touch."