Multiple fire emergency vehicles, ambulances and police arrived at a house fire on Marlborough Road in east London on December 21

London Fire Brigade tweeted: "Firefighters have quickly brought a house fire in #ForestGate under control. One woman is being treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by @Ldn_Ambulance."

Multiple fire emergency vehicles, ambulances and police arrived at a house fire on Marlborough Road, Forest Gate, London, E7.

A woman was out of the building before firefighters arrived and was treated on scene before being taken to hospital.

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a house fire on Marlborough Road in Forest Gate.

The ground floor of a mid-terrace house was destroyed by fire. One woman was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.

Station Commander Matt Brown, who was at the scene said: "Firefighters worked quickly to bring the fire under control.

"A woman was out of the building before firefighters arrived and was treated on scene before being taken to hospital.

"Marlborough Road was closed and crews remained on scene throughout the afternoon."

The Brigade was called at 1111 and the fire was under control by 1158. Fire crews from Stratford, Plaistow, Leyton, Barking and Bethnal Green fire stations were at the scene.

The cause of the fire is believed to have involved a candle.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Candles, incense sticks and oil burners are one of the most common causes of fire.

“It’s really important that you never leave them unattended and keep them away from anything that could catch fire such as curtains, furniture or clothes.”