The cause of a fire which took place at Teddington Fish Bar last Wednesday (14 June) has been revealed.

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to Kingston Road at just after 12pm to tackle the blaze which resulted in a man being taken to hospital.

Crews from Twickenham, Surbiton, Heston, Wimbledon and surrounding fire stations were able to take control of the fire just over an hour later at 1.47pm, and successfully checked neighbouring properties for fire spread.

Following the ventilating of the fish and chip shop, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has now been able to pinpoint the cause of the fire which is believed to have been 'accidental', caused by a fault to a commercial deep fat fryer.

The blaze resulted in damage to parts of Teddington Fish Bar which has also resulted in the LFB reminding businesses of fire safety tips.

Firefighters' top tips for restaurants and takeaways:

• Have ducting in your extraction system (ventilation) cleaned regularly
• Ensure ducting is installed correctly
• Take extra care when cooking with hot oil as it can easily overheat and catch fire
• Never fill the pan more than one third full of fat or oil
• Make sure food is dry before putting it in hot oil- oil and water are a dangerous mix
• Ensure your electrical system is regularly tested
• Complete your Fire Risk Assessment and make an emergency plan