London police are investigating a fire that sparked at an abandoned and condemned building.
Firefighters and police were called to the blaze at 1240 Richmond Street, on Saturday afternoon around 12:40 p.m.
Northbound traffic on Richmond Street was temporarily blocked as firefighters put out the flames.
No one was found inside the building. However, the fire was deemed suspicious.
The London Fire Investigator was called to the scene. Police said the investigation is in its early stages.
Damage from the fire is estimated at $20,000.
Active incident update: Richmond St & Raymond Ave. Fire has been extinguished. Crews have finished ventilating & overhaul completed. Crews are clearing the scene. Fire Investigator is now on scene to determine the origin & cause. Richmond St northbound is now open. #ldnont pic.twitter.com/uGo5SHgW5s
— London Fire Department (@LdnOntFire) March 28, 2020
