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Auto Shop Owner Charged With Arson

The owner of a south London auto body shop has been charged with arson after fire tore through his Perkins Rd. business two weeks ago.

Firefighters were called to Quality Auto Body and Collision at 4192 Perkins Rd. around 5:20am on April 18. The Ontario Fire Marshal was notified about the blaze.

Fortunately, no one was injured, but damage was estimated at $200,000.

Police announced on Tuesday that a 44-year-old London man has been charged with two counts of arson in relation to the fire.

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