Woman Rescued from Burning House in East Acton
Fire Brigade reminds people to properly stub out cigarettes
Taylors Green was built on the former Acton Golf Course. Picture: Google Streetview
August 25, 2026
Firefighters have issued a renewed warning about the dangers of unsafe smoking after a blaze tore through part of a semi-detached house on Taylors Green in Acton early on Monday (17 August) morning.
Crews were called at 6.40am following reports of a fire on the first floor of the property which is on a cul de sac off Long Drive in the area sometimes known as the Golf Links Estate. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Park Royal, Acton, North Kensington and surrounding stations attended. Control Officers took four emergency calls before mobilising crews, and the fire was brought under control by 7.34am.
Half of the first floor was damaged in the blaze. A woman was rescued from the ground floor by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service. A man was taken to hospital. The London Fire Brigade said the incident is believed to have been accidental, caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials.
A Brigade spokesperson urged smokers to take extra care. “If you smoke it is vitally important you stub it right out, preferably in an ashtray,” they said. “Always ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it. If you don’t, you risk causing a fire.”
They also encouraged residents to use the Brigade’s online Home Fire Safety Checker, which offers personalised advice based on a series of questions about the home environment. “It only takes a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep yourself and loved ones safe from fire,” the spokesperson added.
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