London fire truck. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News.)London fire truck. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News.)
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Man charged with arson in north London shed fire

Arson charges have been laid against a London man following a shed fire in the north-end of the city.

Firefighters were called to the fire on Richmond Street near Mayfair Drive around 12:25 a.m. on Wednesday.

Crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze which caused roughly $1,200 damage. No injuries were reported.

The fire was determined to be suspicious in nature and a suspect was arrested nearby at around 1 a.m.

A 36-year-old London man is charged with arson causing property damage. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 9.

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