File photo of a London fire truck. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)File photo of a London fire truck. (Photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
London

Construction Fires Deemed Suspicious

London police say it appears fires that destroyed two homes under construction and damaged a third may have been deliberately set.

Police and the fire department were called to Lawson Rd. near Sandbar St. around 1:15am Friday about a fire that had broken out on a home construction site.

Three homes were on fire. Two were completely burned, while the third was partially burned. No injuries were reported.

Damage is estimated at $600,000. Police say the fires have been deemed suspicious in nature.

Anyone with any information is asked to call London police at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com

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