House fire reported on White Oak Road in London. November 26, 2022. (Photo courtesy of London Fire Department via Twitter)House fire reported on White Oak Road in London. November 26, 2022. (Photo courtesy of London Fire Department via Twitter)
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White Oak Rd. fire deemed suspicious

London police are investigating a suspicious fire that sparked Saturday evening at a house on White Oak Road.

Emergency crews were called to the area of White Oak Road and Bateman Trail at around 5:12 p.m.

London Fire Department said crews took a defensive strategy to contain the "stubborn fire".

No injuries were reported.

White Oak Road was closed in all directions between Bradley Avenue and Southdale Road for the ongoing investigation.

Residents in the area were asked to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke.

Anyone with information about the fire 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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