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Rash Of Arsons Reported In London

Police are asking for the public's help after five deliberately set fires were reported in a four-block radius in London.

The London Police Service says the incidents occurred during the evening hours throughout the past week, in the area of Oxford St. and Wharncliffe Rd. N.

Police say the fires damaged vehicles, hydro poles, car ports, sheds and apartment doors.  No one has been injured as a result of the fires.

Police are asking the public to keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity in the area.

Anyone with information in regards to these incidents is asked to call the London Police Service at (519)-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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